caution | ||
1. | [ verb ] warn strongly; put on guard | |
Synonyms: | monish admonish | |
Related terms: | warn admonition | |
2. | [ noun ] the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger | |
Synonyms: | carefulness cautiousness | |
Examples: | "a man of caution" |
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Related terms: | incaution attentiveness | |
3. | [ noun ] a warning against certain acts | |
Synonyms: | caveat | |
Examples: | : "a caveat against unfair practices" |
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Related terms: | warning | |
4. | [ noun ] judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | |
Synonyms: | care precaution forethought | |
Examples: | "he exercised caution in opening the door" "he handled the vase with care" |
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Related terms: | judiciousness | |
5. | [ noun ] the trait of being circumspect and prudent | |
Synonyms: | circumspection | |
Related terms: | discretion precaution wariness | |
Similar spelling: |
cation Caton Cayton Cawthon Catina catena Cauthen Catania Cattaneo |