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Meaning
Noun
●
Prudence when
faced
with, or when
expecting
to
face
,
danger
; care
taken in
order to
avoid
risk or harm.
●
A
careful
attention
to the
probable
effects of an
act
,
in order that
failure
or
harm
may be avoided.
●
Security;
guaranty
; bail.
●
In People:
One who
draws attention
or
causes
astonishment
by their behaviour.
●
In Law:
A
formal
warning
given as an
alternative
to
prosecution
in
minor
cases.
●
In Football (soccer):
A
yellow
card.
Verb
●
To
warn
; to
alert
,
advise
that
caution
is warranted.
●
In Football (soccer):
To give a
yellow
card
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Synonyms
Caution
Cautiousness
Caginess
Care
Carefulness
Circumspection
Heed
Heedfulness
Prudence
Reckfulness
Wariness
Antonyms
Incaution
Related
Warning
Advise
Warn
Restraint
Alert
Scepticism
Discretion
Skepticism
Vigilance
Warned
Judgement
Inform
Counsel
Warns
Consideration
Caveat
Advice
Remind
Moderation
Tell
Warnings
Admonish
Danger
Reassure
Alarm
Judgment
Trepidation
Concern
Notice
Recommend
Discernment
Certainty
Convince
Careful
Reprimand
Hint
Notify
Instruct
Trust
Vigilant
Tact
Urge
Suggest
Common Sense
Tread Carefully
Tread Lightly
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Rhymes
Caution
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