precaution
1.
(
noun
) warding off an impending threat
Synonyms:
safeguard
Related Words:
guarding
,
protecting
,
protection
,
security
,
security measures
2.
(
noun
) the trait of practicing caution in advance
Related Words:
caution
,
circumspection
3.
(
noun
) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
Synonyms:
care
,
caution
,
forethought
Related Words:
judiciousness
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