admonishment

[ ad-mon-ish-muhnt ]

noun

1. a variant of admonition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of admonishment¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; from Middle French amonestement, equivalent to admonish ( def ) + -ment ( def )

Example Sentences

He spoke to his co-defendant throughout the hearing despite the admonishment of the female judge.

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In closing, I'd like to end with my now-customary admonishment not to take my word for it.

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And the ancient sages said: "Blessed is the man who gaineth admonishment by the evils of others."

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She flushed violently and obeyed Judge Townsend's admonishment that she must answer all of Marvin's questions.

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As it was, I got a vigorous admonishment in French profanity, which is feathery stuff, practically harmless.

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This gentle admonishment restrained but little the overflow of healthy good-nature.

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He ceased upon a note of impatient admonishment, then, when Lucinda remained silent, changed his tone.

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