caution synonyms

caution

n.

  1. The quality of considering beforehand

    care, wariness, heed, discretion; see attention 2, care 1, prudence.

  2. A warning

    forewarning, admonition, caveat; see hint 1, sign 1, warning.

caution

v.

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

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