HyperDic: object_lesson

English > 1 sense of the expression object lesson:
NOUNcommunicationobject lesson, example, deterrent example, lessonpunishment intended as a warning to others
English > object lesson: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
Meaningpunishment intended as a warning to others.
Synonymsexample, deterrent example, lesson
Broaderadmonition, monition, warning, word of advicecautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
Spanishejemplo, escarmiento, lección
Catalanescarment, exemple, lliçó

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