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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"We've all received counselling and both my husband and I have had to get mediation for anxiety and tablets to help us sleep."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But the initiative also helps staff who need support with physiotherapy, counselling and occupational health.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

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

She believed that they, without formal counselling, provided each other with the emotional support to get through the disaster, maintaining a close bond for life.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

And no wonder, with the vile intent in his thoughts—upon the tip of his tongue; for he intended counselling her to shame!

From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne