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Definition of admonition : Gentle or friendly reproof; counseling against a fault or error; expression of authoritative advice; friendly caution or warning.

Synonyms:

check, chiding, reproval, denunciation, criticism, objurgation, blame, rebuke, reflection, word of advice, warn, reprehension, condemnation, admonishment, reprimand, disapproval, scolding, comment, reproach, upbraiding, praise, rap, caveat, reproof, animadversion, process of monition, censure

caution, exhortation

harassment, bluster, monition, hint, intimidation, threat, foreboding, forewarning, warning

Usage examples:

• Admonition implies faults in the nature of the child, and wisdom in the father to see and correct them. - "The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians", G. G. Findlay.
• She knew well enough what the admonition meant. - "The Fruit of the Tree", Edith Wharton.
• Karl smiled sadly at this admonition of the Church; meant for people who expect to live long and to have time for breaking their solemn vow. - "The Prussian Terror", Alexandre Dumas.