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admonish |
to warn or caution. [1/2 definitions] |
admonition |
a caution or advice against something. [1/3 definitions] |
awkward |
slightly dangerous; requiring caution or tact. [1/4 definitions] |
cautionary |
serving to warn or to caution; warning. |
cautious |
displaying or inclined to show caution; wary; careful. |
caveat |
a warning or caution, esp. with regard to the limits or stipulations of an agreement. [1/3 definitions] |
creep |
to move with caution or stealth. [1/12 definitions] |
gingerly |
demonstrating care or caution. [1/2 definitions] |
handle with kid gloves |
to treat with care, caution, tact, or the like. |
hesitantly |
with caution, uncertainty, or shyness. |
hushed |
quiet, often out of caution, nervousness, or respect. |
incaution |
lack of caution; rashness. |
incautious |
lacking caution; rash or imprudent. |
monition |
a warning or caution. [1/2 definitions] |
monitory |
serving to warn, caution, or admonish. [1/2 definitions] |
monkey |
(informal) to play idly, mischievously, or without sufficient knowledge or caution (often fol. by "with"). [1/3 definitions] |
overcaution |
combined form of caution. |
precaution |
care or caution taken in advance; foresight. [1/2 definitions] |
prudence |
good judgment and caution; sensibleness. |
prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
think |
to exercise caution. [1/9 definitions] |
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