PRECAUTION Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word precaution. (close relations)
precautionary
Best Alternative Words for PRECAUTION
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care | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • an anxious feeling • a cause for feeling concern • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • activity involved in maintaining something in good working order verb • feel concern or interest • provide care for • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • be concerned with | ||||||||
caution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||||
forethought | nounn | |||||||
noun • planning or plotting in advance of acting • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger | ||||||||
guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
safeguard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war verb • make safe • escort safely |