- a variation of admonition.
admonishment
Example Sentences
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Alexis Mac Allister's poor challenge on Dani Olmo received nothing more than a brief admonishment, prompting Spain fans to ironically chant the name of Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
She said the attorney general was investigating to see if Mexican law had been violated, which may lead to a Mexican admonishment of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
An admonishment is the least severe disciplinary action the Commission on Judicial Performance can issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2024
The judge’s admonishment of Peters was breathtaking as he rejected her lies and laid bare her craven motivations and manipulations.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2024
But Gramma Liz’s admonishment is still in the air, so I try the listening thing instead.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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