Admonition and Expostulation

Admonition

Admonition noun - An opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action.
Usage example: a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives

Expostulation and admonition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expostulation" instead a noun "Admonition".

Nearby Words: admonish, admonishment, admonitory

Expostulation

Expostulation noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Admonition and expostulation are semantically related. You can use "Admonition" instead a noun "Expostulation".

Nearby Words: expostulated, expostulating
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