caution

n 1: the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible

danger; "a man of caution" [syn: {cautiousness}, {carefulness}]

[ant: {incaution}]

2: a warning against certain acts: "a caveat against unfair

practices" [syn: {caveat}]

3: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised

caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with

care" [syn: {precaution}, {care}, {forethought}]

4: the trait of being circumspect and prudent [syn: {circumspection}]

v : warn strongly; put on guard [syn: {admonish}]