Synonyms for Cautionary
Definition of cautionary
adjective
- warding off; "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
- serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
8 synonyms found
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