admonition
noun
[ ˌadməˈnɪʃ(ə)n ]
• a firm warning or reprimand.
• "he received numerous admonitions for his behaviour"
Similar:
reprimand,
rebuke,
reproof,
remonstrance,
reproach,
admonishment,
stricture,
lecture,
criticism,
recrimination,
tirade,
diatribe,
philippic,
harangue,
attack,
scolding,
chastisement,
castigation,
upbraiding,
berating,
reproval,
censure,
condemnation,
telling-off,
dressing-down,
talking-to,
tongue-lashing,
bashing,
blast,
rap,
rap over the knuckles,
slap on the wrist,
flea in one's ear,
earful,
roasting,
rollicking,
caning,
blowing-up,
rocket,
wigging,
slating,
ticking off,
carpeting,
serve,
rating,
exhortation,
warning,
caution,
caveat,
piece of advice,
recommendation,
injunction,
monition,
enjoinment,
instruction,
direction,
suggestion,
lesson,
precept,
advice,
counsel,
guidance,
urging,
encouragement,
persuasion,
pressure,
bollocking,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French amonition, from Latin admonitio(n-) ‘(cautionary) reminder’ (see admonish).
