admonition
n.
warning; reproof, reproval
Sylvia Plath
admonition
Noun
1. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)
(synonym) monition, warning, word of advice
(hypernym) advice
(hyponym) example, deterrent example, lesson, object lesson
(derivation) warn, discourage, admonish, monish
2. a firm rebuke
(synonym) admonishment, monition
(hypernym) rebuke, reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
(derivation) admonish, reprove
admonition (f)
n.
admonition
Admonition
(n.)
Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against a fault or error; expression of authoritative advice; friendly caution or warning.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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