admonition
noun
ad·mo·ni·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən 
1
: gentle or friendly reproof
remembered the admonition to keep it simple
2
: counsel or warning against fault or oversight
the principal's admonition against bullying
Examples of admonition in a Sentence
an admonition to be careful
He offered words of advice and admonition.
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Schneider seemed to feel the moment was more of a testament to Judge’s prowess rather than an admonition of the pitcher or decision.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Jackson’s admonition remains as powerful, and perhaps even more relevant, today.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
His admonition is even more urgent today.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Around the first bend, a giant bull emerged from the steaming fog, presiding over his own islet of mud, horns raised in admonition.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Jackson’s admonition remains as powerful, and perhaps even more relevant, today.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
His admonition is even more urgent today.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Around the first bend, a giant bull emerged from the steaming fog, presiding over his own islet of mud, horns raised in admonition.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admonition
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admonition. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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admonition
noun
ad·mo·ni·tion
ˌad-mə-ˈnish-ən
: a gentle or friendly criticism or warning
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