admonishment

Example Sentences

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A public admonishment is typically issued for serious misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

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

DeWine's admonishment came after members of his party have spent the last week spreading baseless accusations against immigrants in the small city.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2024

Writing to Simon Case, the UK's top civil servant, she asked for the material to be removed, with "suitable admonishment for those responsible".

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

They approached the door, steeling themselves for admonishment.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman