Admonition

usgb/ˌædməˈnɪʃn/
noun

A warning or reprimand.

She gave me an admonition about the risks of the procedure.
Visual representation of "admonition" - A warning or reprimand

Often appears as...

  • issued an admonition
  • despite the admonition
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Mild Severity

Admonition is less severe than a punishment; it's a warning.

Illustration for Mild Severity
After several lates, he received an admonition.
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Intent to Correct

Admonitions aim to correct behavior, not just criticize.

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Her admonition was meant to prevent future errors.
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Formal Tone

Admonition often has a formal tone and is used in official contexts.

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The committee's admonition was noted in the minutes.
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