admonisher
Definition
Noun: - A person who gives a warning or cautionary advice: An admonisher is someone who advises or counsels another person against a specific action or behavior, typically to help them avoid a mistake or danger.
Usage
The word "admonisher" is a formal noun used to identify a person performing the act of admonishing. It describes a role or character trait, often in contexts involving guidance, correction, or moral instruction. - It is typically used in written or formal spoken English. - It often carries a connotation of authority, concern, or moral duty.
Examples
- As a subject:
- The teacher acted as an admonisher, warning the students about the consequences of plagiarism.
- As an object:
- She ignored the wise admonisher and proceeded with her risky plan.
- With a possessive:
- In the fable, the ant is the admonisher to the carefree grasshopper.
Advanced Usage
- In a literary or rhetorical context: The term can be used to personify a concept or voice of conscience.
- In his mind, the voice of his father remained a constant admonisher against taking shortcuts.
Variants and Related Words
- Admonish (verb): To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
- The judge will admonish the jury to ignore the external media.
- Admonition (noun): A firm warning or piece of advice.
- He spoke with a tone of grave admonition.
- Admonitory (adjective): Serving to warn or advise.
- She gave him an admonitory glance.
Synonyms
- Monitor: One who warns or advises about conduct.
- Counselor: An advisor, especially one giving guidance on problems.
- Cautioner: One who urges caution (less common).
- Warner: One who gives a warning.
Antonyms
- Instigator: A person who brings about or initiates something, often trouble.
- Provocateur: A person who provokes trouble or incites others.
- Enabler: One who encourages negative or self-destructive behavior.
Related Phrases
- Voice of warning: A metaphorical phrase for someone or something that serves as an admonisher.
- He chose to be a voice of warning about the project's financial risks.
Noun
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someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
