admonition
Translation
admonition, warning, reprimand, caution
Examples
The teacher's admonition was gentle but firm.
The teacher's admonition was gentle but firm.
He ignored the admonitions of his friends.
He ignored the admonitions of his friends.
Grammar Patterns
an admonition ((against sth.)) an admonition against cheating
Similar Words
Synonyms: warning, caution, reprimand, advice; Antonyms: praise, approval
Etymology
From Latin 'admonitio', from 'admonere' (to warn). 'ad-' (to) + 'monere' (to warn).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'add-a-mission' - a mission to warn someone.