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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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   What does admonicioun mean?

   • Middle English ammonicioun, admonicioun, borrowed from Anglo-French amonicion, borrowed from Latin admonitiōn-, admonitiō, from admoni- (variant stem of admonēre "to admonish ") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Admonition.”

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   What does admonition mean?

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

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   What is a slang word for admonishment?

   • 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. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus.

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   What does admonishing mean?

   • 1. an act of admonishing. 2. counsel, advice, or caution. 3. a gentle reproof. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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   Admonition is a noun that means a gentle or friendly reproof or a counsel or warning against fault or oversight. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Admonition is a formal word for a piece of advice that is also a warning to someone about their behaviour. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and related words from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Admonition definition: an act of admonishing. . See examples of ADMONITION used in a sentence.

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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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   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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    An admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, word origin and usage of admonition with examples from Collins English Dictionary.