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Another word for caution

caution Synonyms

caution

n.

The quality of considering beforehand
care, wariness, heed, discretion; see attention 2, care 1, prudence.
A warning
forewarning, admonition, caveat; see hint 1, sign 1, warning.

caution Synonyms

caution

v.

forewarn, alert, advise; see advise 1, warn. See syn. study at advise.

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Another word for caution

noun

Careful forethought to avoid harm or risk:
calculation, care, carefulness, chariness, gingerliness, precaution, wariness. See fear
Cautious attentiveness:
care, carefulness, gingerliness, heed, heedfulness, mindfulness, regard. See careful
The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters:
circumspection, discretion, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness, precaution, prudence. See careful
Advice to beware, as of a person or thing:
admonishment, admonition, caveat, monition, warning. See warn

verb

To notify (someone) of imminent danger or risk:

admonish, alarm, alert, forewarn, warn. See warn

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As the couple climbed to higher elevations, more caution was necessary as icy patches became more frequent.
Once again, I'll exercise caution and not lead anyone to my secret place.
Jennifer asked, caution written on her words.
While they had made no effort to be quiet, they now moved forward with caution, pausing every few steps to listen.
The dark interior set off caution bells again.

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