 caution |
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| 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 |
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