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admonition

noun

/ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

He received an admonition for his careless work.

warning, caution, reprimand, advice

praise, approval, compliment

stern admonition, gentle admonition, receive an admonition

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer...