
Admonition
Mild Severity
Admonition is less severe than a punishment; it's a warning.
After several lates, he received an admonition.
Intent to Correct
Admonitions aim to correct behavior, not just criticize.
Her admonition was meant to prevent future errors.
Formal Tone
Admonition often has a formal tone and is used in official contexts.
The committee's admonition was noted in the minutes. Compare with
AdviceCautionCounselRecommendationReminderReprimandReproofWarn
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