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admonition

[ad-muh-nish-uhn] / ˌæd məˈnɪʃ ən /


NOUN
scolding
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STRONGEST


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The vice president adhered to Biden’s admonition that there be “no daylight” between the two of them as she campaigned for president after he withdrew from the race.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The “go it slow” admonition was the mother’s milk of Democratic politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Jessica Lautz, vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors, offers this admonition to homeowners selling for the first time in years: “It’s a very different housing market today.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

Mr. Cash’s message to Mr. Berry that “you’re in spy territory now” or an admonition that a bit of gossip was “very off the record” might be inculpatory if taken literally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

"Nothing holds an edge like Valyrian steel," Little-finger said as Varys sucked at his bleeding thumb and looked at Catelyn with sullen admonition.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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