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admonishment

 
Dictionary: Ad·mon·ish·ment

n. (-ment)

[Cf. OF. amonestement, admonestement.]
Admonition. [R.] Shak.


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noun

  1. Words expressive of strong disapproval: admonition, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding. Slang rap. See praise/blame.
  2. Advice to beware, as of a person or thing: admonition, caution, caveat, monition, warning. See warn/invite.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a firm rebuke
  Synonyms: admonition, monition


 
 
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