Admonitory
Admonitory adjective - Serving as or offering a warning.
Usage example: admonitory articles abound around Halloween, warning parents of the hazards of trick-or-treating
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Synonyms for Admonitory
Punitive and admonitory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Admonitory".
Nearby Word: admonition
Punitive
Punitive adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.
Admonitory and punitive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonitory" instead an adjective "Punitive".
Nearby Words: punish, punishment
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