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ADMONITORY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Synonyms:
admonishing; admonitory; reproachful; reproving
Classified under:
Similar:
unfavorable; unfavourable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)
Derivation:
admonish (take to task)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Serving to warn
Example:
an exemplary jail sentence
Synonyms:
admonitory; cautionary; exemplary; monitory; warning
Classified under:
Similar:
dissuasive (deterring from action)
Derivation:
admonish (advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior)
admonish (warn strongly; put on guard)
