caution in WordNet English dictionary

1. warn strongly; put on guard
   caution  admonish  monish 
   

1. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
   "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
   caution  precaution  care  forethought 
   
2. the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
   "a man of caution"
   caution  cautiousness  carefulness 
   
3. the trait of being circumspect and prudent
   circumspection  caution 
   
4. a warning against certain acts
   "a caveat against unfair practices"
   caution  caveat