Pronunciation: /ædˈmɒnɪʃmənts/
noun a warning or reprimand given by someone in authority
A1 My mother always gave me gentle admonishments when I misbehaved as a child.
A2 The teacher's admonishments about studying harder were taken to heart by the students.
B1 The manager's admonishments to improve productivity were met with mixed reactions from the employees.
B2 Despite the admonishments from his doctor, he continued to ignore his health issues.
C1 The politician faced public admonishments for his controversial statements.
C2 The CEO's admonishments to the board members were seen as a wake-up call for the company's future.
formal The teacher's admonishments about proper behavior in the classroom were clear and consistent.
informal I'm tired of hearing my mom's admonishments about cleaning my room.
slang Stop with the constant admonishments, I get it already!
figurative The storm clouds served as nature's admonishments of the impending bad weather.
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