1. object_lesson - noun
ยท punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
Synonym(s): example, deterrent_example, lesson
Hypernym(s): admonition, monition, warning, word_of_advice
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ยท punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
Synonym(s): example, deterrent_example, lesson
Hypernym(s): admonition, monition, warning, word_of_advice