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Meanings of admonition in English
Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
Usage of admonition in English
1
Let me repeat an admonition from my own rant in today's paper.
2
He brought it up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
3
He is not more rich in artificial ornament than in moral admonition.
4
The second is for admonition and caution, in three or four particulars.
5
Uncle Charlie laughed; then shook his finger at her in mock admonition.
6
A prissy looking listing agent was waiting, tapping his watch in admonition.
7
Therefore it seems that this admonition is not required by the precept.
8
But this admonition was from another source, and in a different direction.
9
Mrs. Whitford spoke with regaining calmness, but in tones of solemn admonition.
10
He had intended it as an admonition, and the excuse was false.
11
Y: But thee We only sent to give glad tidings and admonition.
12
She needed oversight, continual admonition, to get any job done in time.
13
But I leave it with this admonition, to rise and be doing.
14
There was a quavering word of admonition and a chorus of encouragement.
15
He said: 'There is good hope'; and drew an admonition upon himself.
16
A wife who loves her husband needs very few words of admonition.
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Translations for admonition
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Admonition through the time
Admonition across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common