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Admonition Definition & Meaning

admonition
noun
  1. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
  2. a firm rebuke

"Admonition" in song lyrics

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  • "admonishment or admonition"
    AOL — AOL
  • "admonishment vs admonition"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does admonition mean?
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches" a firm rebuke
What part of speech is admonition?
Admonition is a noun.
How many definitions does admonition have?
Admonition has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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