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sermon
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Definitions

  1. 1. sermon
  2. 2. preaching
  3. 3. remonstration
  4. 4. Sermon
A sermon or lecture, often with a moral or religious message, delivered to an audience. In everyday use, it can also refer to a lecture or scolding someone receives when they have done something wrong, similar to being given a talking-to.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

No matter how many excuses you give for missing the deadline, you're going to get lectured anyway.

Sentence 2

Everyone avoided speaking up at the review meeting because they were afraid of getting lectured.

Sentence 3

I found old lecture notes from my homeroom teacher in my desk drawer.

Sentence 4

I said "I've already learned my lesson," and the lecture got even longer!

Sentence 5

If repeated warnings aren't working, shouldn't we change the system rather than keep lecturing?