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ADMONISHING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does admonishing mean?
• ADMONISHING (adjective)
The adjective ADMONISHING has 1 sense:
1. expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Familiarity information: ADMONISHING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Synonyms:
admonishing; admonitory; reproachful; reproving
Similar:
unfavorable; unfavourable (not encouraging or approving or pleasing)
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