Thesaurus results for ADMONITION

admonition

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən

Definition of admonition

as in advice

an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives

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as in warning

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard

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Recent Examples of admonition While my spirit was drawn towards the heavens, yet my aunt’s admonitions weighed me down. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 Most who try, though, end up offering this simple structure, often involving an expletive and an inflection that nearly crosses the vocal threshold from overwhelming admiration into admonition. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 Healy didn’t hesitate to use her own triumph as the basis of an admonition. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The first admonition from the WHO was specific to social media. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for admonition

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Noun

This novel legal approach, likened to a polluting factory, argues that AI chatbots cause mental harm, provide uncertified advice, and undermine public health and safety.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Iran remains heavily invested in providing the Houthis with expertise and intelligence, according to a Gulf source, while in turn the Houthis provide advice to Iraqi militia.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of advice

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An extreme heat warning is currently in place for Death Valley, which is the lowest, hottest and driest portion of the North American continent and the United States’ largest national park outside of Alaska.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
An additional 45,000 people were in the adjacent evacuation warning zone.

— John Raby, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of warning

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