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, monish]