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lesson
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lesson (Castigation), noun admonishment, censure, chastening, chastisement, chiding, correction, denunciation, disciplinary measure, discipline, infliction, punishment, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof, scolding, tongue-lashing, upbraiding
lesson (Example), noun advice, archetype, education, exemplary, gold standard, good example, ideal, illustration, instruction, learning experience, lecture, maxim, model, moral fable, noble action, paragon, preachment, precedent, precept, prototype, schooling, sermon, shining example, standard, teaching
See also: caveat, correction, guidance, punishment


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Some of the tales have a moralistic purpose, such as "The Wicked Tongue" by Mohammed Moulessehoul, which teaches a lesson about slander.
As he searches both the historical record and the signs of the times, Carroll teaches a lesson to the People of God.
 
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