| NOUN | attribute | caution, cautiousness, carefulness | the trait of being cautious |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | caution, caveat | a warning against certain acts | |
| cognition | caution, precaution, care, forethought | judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | |
| attribute | caution, circumspection | the trait of being circumspect and prudent | |
| VERB | communication | caution, admonish, monish | warn strongly |
| Sounds | kaa'shahn; kao'shahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "a man of caution" | |
| Synonyms | cautiousness, carefulness | |
| Broader | attentiveness | The trait of being observant and paying attention |
| Opposite | incaution, incautiousness | The trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger |
| Spanish | cautela | |
| Meaning | A warning against certain acts. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | caveat | |
| Broader | warning | A message informing of danger / danger |
| Spanish | advertencia | |
| Adjectives | cautionary | serving to warn |
| Verbs | caution | warn strongly |
| Meaning | judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he exercised caution in opening the door" | |
| Synonyms | precaution, care, forethought | |
| Broader | judiciousness | Good judgment |
| Spanish | cautela, cuidado, miramiento, precaución, prevención, previsión, recaudo, tiento | |
| Catalan | cautela, precaució, prudència | |
| Adjectives | cautious | showing careful forethought |
| Meaning | The trait of being circumspect and prudent. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | circumspection | |
| Narrower | precaution | The trait of practicing caution in advance |
| wariness, chariness | The trait of being cautious and watchful | |
| Broader | discretion, discernment | The trait of judging wisely and objectively |
| Spanish | cautela, circunspección, prudencia | |
| Catalan | cautela, circumspecció, moderació, prudència | |
| Meaning | warn strongly; put on guard. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | admonish, monish | |
| Broader | warn | notify of danger / danger, potential harm, or risk |
| Spanish | advertir, amonestar, reprender | |
| Catalan | amonestar, reprendre | |
| Nouns | caution | a warning against certain acts |
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