What is the meaning of admonition?

noun

  • Cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness. )
    • usage: "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"
  • A firm rebuke.
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