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Synonyms of admonition
1
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
- a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
Synonyms for admonition
Words Related to admonition
- 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
2
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
- ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
Synonyms for admonition
- admonishment,
- alarm
- (also alarum),
- alert,
- caution,
- forewarning,
- heads-up,
- notice,
- warning
Words Related to admonition
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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