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   admonition

   /ˌadməˈnɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a firm warning or reprimand: "he received numerous admonitions for his behaviour" 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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   1. : gentle or friendly reproof. remembered the admonition to keep it simple. 2. : counsel or warning against fault or oversight. the principal's admonition against bullying. Synonyms. adjuration. admonishment. advice. counsel. guidance. input. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of admonition in a Sentence.

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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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   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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   noun. 1. an act of admonishing. 2. counsel, advice, or caution. 3. a gentle reproof. 4. a warning or reproof given by an eccleslastical authority. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   Define admonition. admonition synonyms, admonition pronunciation, admonition translation, English dictionary definition of admonition. n. 1. Mild, kind, yet earnest reproof. 2. Cautionary advice or warning. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   noun. admonitions. Mild, kind, yet earnest reproof. American Heritage. An admonishing, or warning to correct some fault. Webster's New World. Cautionary advice or warning. American Heritage. A mild rebuke; reprimand. Webster's New World.

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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.

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    admonition meaning, definition, what is admonition: a warning or expression of disapproval a...: Learn more.