n. 1 warning, admonition, admonishment, caveat, monition, advice, counsel, injunction A word of caution is needed before you go ahead 2 wariness, prudence, care, vigilance, forethought, heed, watchfulness, alertness, circumspection, discretion Drivers should exercise extra caution in bad weather
v. 3 warn, admonish, forewarn, tip (off); advise, counsel Some employees had to be cautioned about arriving on time