warning

[wawr-ning] / ˈwɔr nɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

cautionary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ominous

STRONG

admonishing cautioning threatening

WEAK

admonitory exemplary exhortatory monitorial monitory premonitory

NOUN

notice of possible occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonition advice alarm alert caution example guidance hint indication information lesson notification prediction recommendation sign signal suggestion threat word

STRONG

Mayday SOS augury caveat exhortation fore foretoken forewarning injunction intimation omen portent premonition presage tip tip-off token wink

WEAK

distress signal handwriting on the wall heads up look out watch-it word to the wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

misinformation

Example Sentences

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This year has been a banner one for precious metals, with the buying frenzy reaching a crescendo during December, but one strategist is warning of rising risks for investors.

From MarketWatch

Breton sent Musk a letter before the interview warning him of his legal obligations under the DSA.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lapaseotes was threatened with a $92,000 fine before she corrected the paperwork issue and was let off with a warning.

From The Wall Street Journal

The usual warning signs keep flashing, but the slowdown is nowhere in sight.

From Barron's

The warning came after the won weakened to a nearly eight-month low against the dollar in early trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

warning

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