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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The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
David McGuire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025 -
Guitarist Page heeded that advice and hired both Plant and Bonham.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This warning is in effect until 8 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The warning is for Greene, Lenoir and Pitt counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Admonishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonishment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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