admonishment

/,ædmə'niʃn/ Cách viết khác : (admonishment) /əd'mɔniʃmənt/

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Word: Admonishment

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An admonishment is a firm warning or reprimand. It’s when someone tells you that you did something wrong and advises you to be careful or to change your behavior.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "admonishment" when talking about giving someone advice or a warning, especially when it is serious.
• It is often used in formal situations, such as in schools, workplaces, or legal contexts.

Example Sentence:

• After forgetting to submit her report on time, Sarah received an admonishment from her boss about the importance of meeting deadlines.

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal or literary contexts, "admonishment" can imply not just a warning but also a sense of care or concern for the person being admonished.

Word Variants:

• Admonish (verb): To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
  • Example: The teacher admonished the students for talking during the lecture.
• Admonitory (adjective): Serving as a warning.
  • Example: The admonitory tone of the parent's voice made the child pay attention.

Different Meanings:

• While "admonishment" mainly refers to a reprimand, it can also imply instruction or guidance in a situation where someone may be making a mistake.

Synonyms:

• Warning
• Reprimand
• Rebuke
• Caution
• Scolding

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To give someone a piece of your mind": This means to express your feelings about someone's behavior, often in a critical way.

  • Example: After witnessing the careless act, she decided to give him a piece of her mind.

• "To lay down the law": This means to assert authority or give strict rules, often with admonishment.

  • Example: The manager laid down the law about punctuality after several employees were late.

Summary:

Admonishment is about giving a serious warning or reprimand. It is important in teaching and guiding others, helping them understand the consequences of their actions.

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Noun

1. a firm rebuke

Synonyms

• admonition
• monition