caution

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Synonyms: cation, caption, cantion

Antonyms: cation, caption, cantion

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. [[prudence|Prudence]] when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
2. A [[careful]] [[attention]] to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
3. Security; [[guaranty]]; bail.
4. {{lb|en|dated}} One who draws [[attention]] or causes [[astonishment]] by their behaviour.
5. {{lb|en|law}} A [[formal]] [[warning]] given as an [[alternative]] to [[prosecution]] in [[minor]] [[case]]s.
6. {{lb|en|soccer}} A [[yellow card]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[warn]]; to alert, [[advise]] that caution is warranted.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|UK|law}} To [[read]] [[someone]] their [[formal]] [[legal]] [[right]]s as [[part]] of a [[lawful]] [[arrest]].
3. {{lb|en|soccer}} To give a [[yellow card]].

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