Dutch uncle and Tutor

Dutch uncle noun - A counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly.

Tutor and Dutch uncle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tutor" instead a noun phrase "Dutch uncle".

Tutor noun - A person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.).

Dutch uncle and tutor are semantically related. You can use "Dutch uncle" instead a noun "Tutor".

Nearby Words: tutored, tutorial, tutoring, tutorship, tutorage