1
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
wintertime admonishments about remembering to wear a coat and hat
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2
as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
that near miss with the guardrail was all the admonishment I needed to slow down
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonishment
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025 -
For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sunday’s gale warning is in effect until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Braves scored three more runs in the eighth for a 7-6 lead, on an Ozzie Albies RBI single and Michael Harris II’s two-run double to the center-field warning track.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Admonishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishment. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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