Antonyms for caution

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kaw-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ ʃən

Definition of caution

Origin : c.1300, "bail, guarantee, pledge," from Old French caution "security, surety" (13c.), from Latin cautionem (nominative cautio) "caution, care, foresight, precaution," noun of action from past participle stem of cavere "to be on one's guard" (see caveat). The Latin sense re-emerged in English 16c.-17c. Meaning "word of warning" is from c.1600.

noun alertness, carefulness
noun warning
verb warn, advise

Example sentences :

"Don't come this way," she called back, in quick, low tones of caution.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

On the fourth and fifth days, however, he had the reward for his caution.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

At least, they would go with caution down his trail after that first check.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

And there is one thing that I have to remember to caution Donald about.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

John remembered his mother's caution that he was not to let his Uncle talk much.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

But it was certainly not caution which induced Mr. Stewart's backsliding.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

You have no occasion for caution yet on one of these points.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Darkness, the ambush and the caution of sharpshooters were there.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

But the colonel did not abate one whit of his craft or caution.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Wherefore this caution against me, but (pardon me) for thine own undoing?
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for caution

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