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View usage for: (ædmənɪʃən) Word forms: plural admonitionsvariable nounAn admonition is a warning or criticism about someone's behaviour. [formal] She ignored the admonitions of her mother. [+ of] Synonyms: reprimand, warning, advice, counsel More Synonyms of admonition admonition in American English (ˌædməˈnɪʃən) noun1. an admonishing, or warning to correct some fault 2. a mild rebuke; reprimand Word origin ME amonicioun < OFr amonition, admonition < L admonitio < admonere: see admonish Examples of 'admonition' in a sentenceadmonition Brenner left him, with an admonition to hurry, and himself went back to the Audi.He had therefore not needed the vicar's admonition to contact the Thames Valley Police HQ at Kidlington.Looming over them, the fat man's whole bowing, perspiring presence was an admonition to them not to worry.With that probably useless admonition, he resumed his perambulation about the lawns. She is full of admonitions about smoking now that she's given up. Synonyms scolding berating chiding telling off (informal) upbraiding remonstrance (formal) Additional synonymsDefinition recommendation as to an appropriate choice of action Don't be afraid to ask for advice when ordering a meal. Synonyms guidance, help, opinion, direction, suggestion, instruction, counsel, counselling, recommendation, injunction, admonitionDefinition a formal warning given to a person suspected of an offence The others got off with a caution but I was fined. Synonyms reprimand, warning, injunction, admonitionDefinition advice or guidance He had always been able to count on her wise counsel. Synonyms advice, information, warning, direction, suggestion, recommendation, caution, guidance, admonitionNearby words ofadmonition - admittedly
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- admonish
- admonition
- admonitory
- ado
- adolescence
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