admonishing

Meanings

• Verb

  To give a serious warning or reproof; to reprimand or censure.

• Noun

  The act of warning or reproving; a serious caution or reproof.

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Synonyms

chide , reprimand

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with admonishing
warning , admonition , monition , quarrelling , boring

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Variants

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

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Forms

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admonishes, admonished, admonishing, admonitively

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French avisier, from aviser to advise, from avis counsel, from avenir to come towards, approach.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'admonishing' has 11 letters and is pronounced ad-mon-ish-ing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Warning: A statement that alerts someone to a potential danger or problem.

2. Reprimand: A formal or serious rebuke or criticism.

3. Censure: A formal condemnation or criticism.

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Culture

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Admonishing has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works dealing with morality and ethics. For instance, in John Donne's poem 'The Good-Morrow,' the speaker admonishes his lover to cherish their relationship. In art, admonishing can be seen in the form of cautionary tales or moralizing paintings. In music, the term 'admonition' is used in Gregorian chants and liturgical music.

How to Memorize "admonishing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone giving a stern warning or reproof. Visualize the tone and body language of the person delivering the admonition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'admonishing' with 'warning' or 'reprimand'. Connect it with the idea of giving advice or counsel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A is for Admonishes, W is for Warning, R is for Reprimand.'

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