Admonishment

/ədˈmɒnɪʃmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A firm warning or reprimand.

The teacher's admonishment for not completing the assignment was clear.

An act of admonishing or expressing disapproval.

His admonishment came after he noticed the students were not paying attention.

Counsel or advice, especially regarding behavior.

The coach's admonishment was meant to encourage the players to work harder.

From Middle English, from Old French 'admonissement', from the verb 'admonir', meaning 'to admonish'.

a word of admonishment

a cautionary or warning statement given to someone.

to take admonishment

to heed or pay attention to a warning or reprimand.

admonish

to warn or reprimand someone firmly.

reprimand

to rebuke someone, especially officially.

caution

to warn someone about potential danger or problems.

rebuke

to express sharp disapproval or criticism.

A telling off.

I got a telling off from my boss for being late.

A scolding.

My mom's scolding made me realize my mistake.