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    ADMONITORY

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a correctiveplay

    Synonyms:

    admonishing; admonitory; reproachful; reproving

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    unfavorable; unfavourable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)

    Derivation:

    admonish (take to task)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Serving to warnplay

    Example:

    an exemplary jail sentence

    Synonyms:

    admonitory; cautionary; exemplary; monitory; warning

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    dissuasive (deterring from action)

    Derivation:

    admonish (advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior)

    admonish (warn strongly; put on guard)

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