counselling

VERB

give advice

Synonyms

STRONG

admonish advise advocate caution charge confab direct enjoin exhort guide huddle inform instruct kibitz order prescribe prompt recommend reprehend steer suggest teach tip tout urge warn

WEAK

give pointer give two cents keep posted put bug in ear put heads together put on to show the ropes tip off wise one up

Antonyms

STRONG

approve conceal discourage dissuade hide learn misguide mislead neglect prevent

Example Sentences

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What began as videos sharing parenting advice online has now turned into a career, as Ben offers counselling sessions to clients all over the World.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

The court also heard that Stephen McCullagh had made a recording of a private counselling session the woman had following the loss of a pregnancy.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Edward is also now receiving counselling to work through his experiences in the church.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Unlike the online matchmaking platforms, Yarmaishinkafi conducts "thorough background checks" on her clients, provides marriage counselling and settles marital disputes all for a one-off $4 fee.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Hastily counselling with his lawyers, it was discovered that his oath was unlawful and therefore not to be observed.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles