admonition
nounUK /ˌæd.məˈnɪʃ.ən/
US /ˌæd.məˈnɪʃ.ən/
A gentle warning that tells you to be careful or do better.
The teacher gave the class a friendly admonition to walk quietly in the hall.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A firm scolding given by someone in authority.
The coach's admonition made the players practice harder.
3. A piece of earnest advice offered to guide someone's behavior.
Her grandmother's admonition to save money stayed with her for years.
4. A mild but serious reminder of a rule or duty.
The sign at the pool was an admonition to swim only when a lifeguard was present.