Meaning of admonition in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌædməˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    admonition

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French amonition, from Latin admonitio(n-)‘(cautionary) reminder’ (see admonish)

    Definitions

    1. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger)

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a firm rebuke

    Derived terms

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