For if the ſoul of man vvere emancipated by virtue, it vvould not need any regulation or monition, beſides that of its invvard Tribunal; vvhich becauſe ſin does uſurp upon, has ſome relief from thoſe extern adjuments.
Source: wiktionary
Monition
/məˈnɪʃn̩/
Synonyms for "monition" (80 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Strong matches (24)
certioraricitationclueconsultationcouncilcounselcuedetermentdeterrencedeterrent exampledirectionexampleexhortationexpostulationfinal noticefinal warningforewarningfrightening offgarnishmentguidance
Related words (40)
instructionintimidationlessonmoralnoticenotificationobject lessonofficeopinionparleypassing wordpointerproposalrecommendationremonstrancesteersubpoenasuggestionsummonstalking out of
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: admonition, warning, admonishment, admonishment, admonition.
- Sentence evidence is available for monition, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "monition".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "monition"
Keep "monition" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "monition" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "monition", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "monition" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
5 entriesadministrative noticecourt monitiondisciplinary admonitionecclesiastical admonitionecclesiastical monition
Collocations
6 entriesdisciplinary admonitionecclesiastical monitionformal noticelegal monitionofficial noticewarning against
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I heard something of it, however, and, young as I was, could not help wondering how men who carried the worst passions of life into their retreat, could imagine that retreat was a refuge from the erosions of their evil tempers, the monitions of conscience, and the accusations of God.
Source: wiktionary
He cherished the usual wise monitions, such as that one was not to make a fool of one's self and that one should not carry on one's technical experiments in public.
Source: wiktionary
I recognise the first ambiguous monitions of the destiny which afterwards so fully overshadowed me.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "monition"?
Closest matches include admonition, warning, admonishment, admonishment, admonition.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "monition"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.