admonishment

/ədˈmɑnɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. A firm warning or reprimand, often given to correct behavior.
    • He received a gentle admonishment from his boss for being late.
    • The teacher's admonishment made the student stop talking during class.
    • The coach's admonishment motivated the team to practice harder.
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