Meaning & use
Admonishment
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A firm warning or reprimand, especially one given as advice or correction.
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The teacher's admonishment was gentle but made the point clear.
Despite repeated admonishments, the intern kept arriving late.
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Closely related to 'admonition,' though 'admonishment' more often emphasizes the act of scolding rather than the advice itself.
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