admonition

• Substantivo que designa uma repreensão ou aviso sério, geralmente dado a alguém em relação ao seu comportamento ou às suas ações; também pode ser um conselho ou exortação moral.

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.

   Advertência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadmonishmentcautionchidinglecturerebukereprimandreproofwarning

   Antônimosapprovalcommendationencouragementpraise

2. Gentle reprimandC1formal

   A mild or gentle criticism or expression of disapproval.

   Repreensão branda

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschidinglecturerebukeremonstrancereprimandreproachreproofscolding

   Antônimosapprovalcommendationpraise