admonishments
Words of caution
Admonishments are firm warnings or expressions of disapproval, typically from someone in authority.
A parent's admonishments to be careful, a teacher's admonishments about late work.
The word carries a tone of earnest correction rather than harsh punishment: Despite repeated admonishments, he continued to arrive late.
Harsh verbal criticism
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- criticismJudgment of faults
condemnation · disapproval · castigation · berating · upbraiding · denunciation · lecture · telling-off
Careful attention to risk
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- forewarningNotice of future trouble
- counselExpert guidance offered
- adviceGuidance on decisions
guidance · reminder · caveat · notice · red flag · heads-up · deterrent · dissuasion
Expression of blame
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- feedbackReturned response data
- instructionGuidance for action
redirection · constructive criticism · pointing out · calling out · setting straight · chiding · faultfinding · nitpicking
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
criticism · condemnation · disapproval · castigation · berating · upbraiding · denunciation · lecture · telling-off · reproach
caution
Careful attention to risk
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- forewarningNotice of future trouble
- counselExpert guidance offered
advice · guidance · reminder · caveat · notice · red flag · heads-up · deterrent · dissuasion · exhortation
reproof
Expression of blame
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- rectificationAct of setting straight
- feedbackReturned response data
instruction · redirection · constructive criticism · pointing out · calling out · setting straight · chiding · faultfinding · nitpicking · critique
admonishmentspraise
Expression of approval
commendations · accolades · compliments · encouragement · laudations
admonishmentspermissions
Official allowances granted
blessings · green lights · go-aheads · endorsements · sanctions