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adj. expressing adverse criticism as a corrective.
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adj. expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
Word Usage
"I agreed with de La Sablière on a phrase admonishing “concerned states and other parties,” an unfortunately typical example of UN-speak, but one that we could say made clear that Syria, Iran, and Hezbollah were all covered."