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Admonitory (Adjective)

Serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence".

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The doctor's stern face was an admonitory warning to the patient to take their medication seriously.
The company's financial losses served as an admonitory signal to investors to reevaluate their portfolios.
The judge's harsh words were an admonitory caution to the defendant to change their ways.
The school's strict policies were an admonitory reminder to students to behave responsibly.
The professor's constant reminders to proofread were an admonitory warning to students to pay attention to detail.

Expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective.

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The principal gave the students an admonitory speech about the dangers of cheating on exams.
Her parents received an admonitory letter from the school regarding their daughter's behavior.
The government issued an admonitory warning to the public about the impending hurricane.
The judge delivered an admonitory statement to the defendant, warning him about the severity of his actions.
The article included an admonitory passage cautioning readers about the risks of overspending on credit cards.