admonisher

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who gives warnings or advice, often to prevent mistakes or wrongdoing.

  - "The admonisher warned the students about the dangers of cheating on exams."
  - "As an admonisher, it was her duty to remind her colleagues of company policies."

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Variants

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admonish , admonished , admonisher , admonishers , admonishes , admonishing , admonishingly , admonishment , admonishments

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Etymology

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Middle English: from admonish + -er

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Trivia

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1. The term 'admonisher' is often used interchangeably with 'advisor'.

2. In some contexts, an 'admonisher' can also refer to a person who criticizes excessively.

3. The word 'admonisher' comes from the Middle English word 'admonish', meaning 'to give heed to a warning'.

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Related Concepts

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1. warn: To give notice of danger or potential harm, to advise or caution.

2. advice: Guidance or recommendations offered by someone with experience or expertise.

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Quotes

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1. He is sympathetic but never condescending, or patronizing, or moralizing. His purpose is not to "admonish" or deplore but to understand.

   - C. Vann Woodward,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},5 Feb. 1989

2. Cops are, from the first day in the academy, "admonished" that juveniles must not be shot unless in dire emergency …

   - Joseph Wambaugh,{it}Lines and Shadows{/it},1984

3. "You landed in back of him," said Paul, my guide and friend. As he "admonished" me, the fish turned obligingly, opened its mouth, wide and white, and engulfed my fly.

   - Peter Kaminsky,{it}New York Times{/it},17 June 2001

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Culture

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In literature, the admonisher often serves as a moral compass or a voice of reason. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character of the Ghost can be seen as an admonisher, urging Hamlet to avenge his father's death.

How to Memorize "admonisher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person giving a stern warning or advice.
   - Imagine an old sage offering guidance to a young apprentice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'admonisher' with 'guidance' or 'warning'.
   - Think of a wise mentor figure when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A D M O N I S H E R: Advise, Detect, Motivate, Offer, Notify, Inspire, Help, Educate, Recommend.

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