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   Ad·mo·ni·tion

   /ˌadməˈniSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning: "the old judge's admonition to the jury on this point was particularly weighty" Similar reprimandrebukereproofremonstrancereproachadmonishmentstricturelecturecriticismrecriminationtiradediatribephilippicharangueattackscoldingchastisementcastigationupbraidingberatingreprovalcensurecondemnationinformal:telling-offdressing-downtalking-totongue-lashingbashingblastraprap over the knucklesslap on the wristflea in one's earearfulroastingrollickingcaningblowing-uprocketwiggingslatingticking offcarpetingservevulgar slang:bollockingdated:ratingexhortationwarningcautioncaveatpiece of adviceadmonishmentrecommendationinjunctionmonitionenjoinmentinstructiondirectionsuggestionlessonlecturepreceptadvicecounselguidanceurgingencouragementpersuasionpressureOpposite commendationpat on the backpraise

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French amonition, from Latin admonitio(n-) ‘(cautionary) reminder’ (see admonish).

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   The meaning of ADMONITION is gentle or friendly reproof. How to use admonition in a sentence.

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   noun. an act of admonishing. counsel, advice, or caution. a gentle reproof. a warning or reproof given by an ecclesiastical authority. Discover More. Other Words From. pre·ad·mo·ni·tion noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of admonition 1.

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   ADMONITION definition: 1. a piece of advice that is also a warning to someone about their behaviour: 2. a piece of advice…. Learn more.

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   ADMONITION meaning: 1. a piece of advice that is also a warning to someone about their behaviour: 2. a piece of advice…. Learn more.

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   An admonition is advice with a hint of scolding, a warning not to do something. When you're cautioned or warned about some mistake you might be just about to make, or some looming danger, you're receiving an admonition.

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   An admonishing, or warning to correct some fault. Cautionary advice or warning. A mild rebuke; reprimand. A judge’s advice, cautionary statement, direction, reprimand, or warning to a jury, lawyer, party, spectator, or witness regarding any matter that arises during a judicial proceeding.

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   admonition. noun. 1. Words expressive of strong disapproval: admonishment, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding. Slang: rap. 2. Advice to beware, as of a person or thing: admonishment, caution, caveat, monition, warning.

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   Definition of admonition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › admonitionAll resources related to 'admonition' - Collins Online Dictionary

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    An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behavior. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'admonition' American English: ædmənɪʃən British English: ædmənɪʃən. More. Synonyms of 'admonition' • reprimand, warning, advice, counsel [...] More. Examples of 'admonition' in a sentence.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · admonition (plural admonitions) Reproof; a verbal statement by an authority that one has erred or may err and should not persist; counseling against fault or oversight; warning.