warn

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warn Definition

• (v) notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"
• (v) admonish or counsel in terms of someone''s behavior; "I warned him not to go too far"; "I warn you against false assumptions"; "She warned him to be quiet"
• (v) ask to go away; "The old man warned the children off his property"
• (v) notify, usually in advance; "I warned you that I would ask some difficult questions"

warn Synonyms

• admonish
• discourage
• monish
• warn