The meaning of Admonition

noun

A firm warning or reprimand.

Usage examples:

As they were about to leave, he gave them one final admonishment

verb

To warn someone not to do something, usually in a kind way, or to tell someone to do something

Usage examples:

His mother admonished him for eating too quickly., as i left i heard my husband’s admonition – "don…

verb

Take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.

Usage examples:

In february the germans attacked verdun

noun

An aggressive and violent act against a person or place.

Usage examples:

He was killed in an attack on a checkpoint

verb

An offensive against an enemy

verb

Exist.

Usage examples:

There are no easy answers

prefix

(forming verbs) all over; all round.

Usage examples:

Bespatter

abbreviation

Bachelor of education.

verb

To criticize someone or something severely

Usage examples:

Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for not keeping the place clean.

noun

A severe criticism or punishment

Usage examples:

His bad behaviour invited chastisement., the scolding was a rare public chastisement by the committ…

noun

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Usage examples:

He received a lot of criticism

noun

An opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments

Usage examples:

[ c ] it was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism., [ u ] he was singled out for strong criticism…

noun

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Usage examples:

A diatribe against consumerism

noun

An angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes something or someone

Usage examples:

He launched into a long diatribe against the lack of action in congress.

noun

A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Usage examples:

They were subjected to a ten-minute harangue by two border guards

verb

Lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

Usage examples:

He harangued the public on their ignorance

verb

To speak to someone or a group of people, often for a long time, in a forceful and sometimes angry way, esp. to persuade them or to express disapproval

Usage examples:

He harangued the class for half an hour about not paying attention., the coach delivered his regula…

noun

An educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university.

Usage examples:

In each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials

verb

Deliver an educational lecture or lectures.

Usage examples:

He was lecturing at the university of birmingham

verb

A speech that is open to the public

noun

A bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.

Usage examples:

The lecture was a tremendous philippic against our culture

verb

Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.

Usage examples:

She had rebuked him for drinking too much

noun

An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.

Usage examples:

He hadn't meant it as a rebuke, but neil flinched

verb

To criticize someone strongly because you disapprove of what the person has said or done

Usage examples:

He was publicly rebuked for his involvement in the scandal., [ c ] a sharp rebuke

noun

An accusation in response to one from someone else.

Usage examples:

There are no tears, no recriminations

noun

A forcefully reproachful protest.

Usage examples:

Angry remonstrances in the commons

noun

A complaint to someone or about something

Usage examples:

He didn't attempt any further remonstrance., leila paid no real attention to my remonstrances.

noun

A formal expression of disapproval.

Usage examples:

The golfer received a reprimand for a breach of rules

verb

Address a reprimand to.

Usage examples:

Officials were reprimanded for poor work

verb

To tell someone, esp. officially, that his or her behavior is wrong and not acceptable

Usage examples:

The committee reprimanded and censured him for his uncooperative attitude., his boss gave him a sev…

verb

Express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

Usage examples:

Her friends reproached her for not thinking enough about her family

noun

The expression of disapproval or disappointment.

Usage examples:

He gave her a look of reproach

noun

An expression of blame or disapproval.

Usage examples:

She welcomed him with a mild reproof for leaving her alone

verb

Make (a garment) waterproof again.

Usage examples:

The responses of writers and scholars to his work have varied, journalists tending towards praise a…

noun

Something that you say or do to show that you disapprove of someone's bad or silly behaviour

Usage examples:

She got a sharp reproof for being late., he picked up the broken vase without a word of reproof to …

noun

An angry rebuke or reprimand.

Usage examples:

She'd get a scolding from victoria

verb

Remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.

Usage examples:

Mum took anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour

noun

The act of speaking angrily to someone because you disapprove of their behaviour

Usage examples:

He gave his son a scolding for coming home so late., she received a scolding letter.

noun

A restriction on a person or activity.

Usage examples:

The strictures imposed by the british board of film censors

noun

A statement of severe criticism or disapproval

Usage examples:

The strictures of the united nations have failed to have any effect on the warring factions., relig…

noun

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Usage examples:

A tirade of abuse

noun

An angry speech, often lasting a long time, that expresses strong disapproval

Usage examples:

My father’s tirades against politicians were famous.

verb

Find fault with (someone); scold.

Usage examples:

He was upbraided for his slovenly appearance

verb

Present participle of upbraid

Usage examples:

In newspaper articles she consistently upbraided those in authority who overstepped their limits.