Caution
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Caution [kaw-shuhn]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • Alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation to minimize risk.
  • A person or thing that astonishes apprehension.
  • Care taken to avoid danger.
  • A warning against danger.

Verb

  • To give a warning to someone to be careful.
Example

"Please use the drill machine with caution."

"The committee members cautioned the Prime Minister against the new bill."

Synonyms

Noun: Attention, Care, Discretion, Foresight, Advice, Caveat, Counsel, Gingerliness

Verb: Carelessness, Indiscretion, Neglect, Disregard, Ignorance, Heedlessness, Imprudence

Antonyms

Noun: Admonish, Alert, Exhort, Forewarn

Verb: Imperil, Risk