admonition

• Nom désignant un avertissement sévère, une réprimande ou un conseil donné à quelqu'un concernant son comportement ou ses actions.

A noun referring to a firm warning, reprimand, or piece of advice given to someone about their behavior or actions.

1. Warning or cautionC1formal

   A firm warning or piece of advice given to someone about their behavior or actions.

   avertissement

   • The teacher gave an admonition about cheating on exams.
   • His father's admonition to drive carefully stayed with him.
   • She received a stern admonition from her boss for being late.

   Synonymesadmonishmentcautionchidinglecturerebukereprimandreproofwarning

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationencouragementpraise

2. Gentle reprimandC1formal

   A mild or gentle criticism or expression of disapproval.

   Réprimande douce

   • The admonition from the coach was meant to improve their technique.
   • He took the admonition in stride and corrected his mistake.
   • Her admonition was delivered with kindness, not anger.

   Synonymeschidinglecturerebukeremonstrancereprimandreproachreproofscolding

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationpraise