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caution - the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" |
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cautiousness,
carefulness |
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incaution,
incautiousness the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
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attentiveness the trait of being observant and paying attention
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caution - a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" |
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caveat |
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warning notification of something, usually in advance; "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin"
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caution - judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" |
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precaution,
care,
forethought |
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judiciousness the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
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| verb |
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caution - warn strongly; put on guard |
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admonish,
monish |
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warn notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"
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