admonition
Translation
warning, advice, reprimand
Examples
The letter contained an admonition against being late.
The letter contained an admonition against being late.
He remembered his father's admonition to be honest.
He remembered his father's admonition to be honest.
Grammar Patterns
((an admonition)) against ((-ing sth.)) a warning against doing something. The letter contained an admonition against being late.
((an admonition)) ((to-inf)) a piece of advice to do something. He remembered his father's admonition to be honest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warning, caution, advice; Antonyms: praise, encouragement
Etymology
From Latin 'admonitio', from 'admonere' (to warn). The '-tion' suffix indicates an action or state.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'add mission'. Imagine someone giving you a mission with a warning attached.