admonition

ad·mo·ni·tion

noun \ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən\

Definition of ADMONITION

1

: gentle or friendly reproof

2

: counsel or warning against fault or oversight

Examples of ADMONITION

1. an admonition to be careful
2. He offered words of advice and admonition.

Origin of ADMONITION

Middle English amonicioun, from Anglo-French amonicion, from Latin admonition-, admonitio, from admonēre

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to ADMONITION

Synonyms

adjuration, admonishment, advice, counsel, guidance, input

Related Words

recommendation, suggestion; hint, pointer, tip; data, feedback, information; answer, solution; advisement, consideration, thought; alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, cautioning, expostulation, forewarning, remonstrance, remonstration, urging, warning; judgment (or judgement), observation, verdict; assistance, briefing, coaching, direction, instruction, mentoring, priming, prompting, teaching, tutoring; interference, kibitzing (also kibbitzing), meddling; moralizing, pontificating, preaching; exhortation, lecture, lesson, sermon, speech

Rhymes with ADMONITION

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