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admonishment

/ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ.mənt/
ad · mon · ish · ment
Plural:admonishments
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Adjective:admonitory
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• noun

1

A firm but gentle warning, reprimand, or expression of disapproval directed at someone's behavior.

Example

"The judge issued a stern admonishment to the attorney for interrupting the witness during cross-examination."

2

A piece of authoritative counsel, caution, or earnest advice urging someone to perform a duty or avoid a mistake.

Example

"Mindful of her mentor's early admonishment to verify every primary source, the historian uncovered a critical error in the archive."

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• Rhymes for admonishment

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admonish
admonisher
admonishingly
admonishment
admonitory
admonitrix
admrx

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'admonish' and the suffix '-ment'; 'admonish' derives via Old French 'amonester' from Latin 'admonere', meaning 'to remind or warn' (from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'monere' meaning 'to warn').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admonishment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admonishment
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