cautioning

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Caution \Cau"tion\ v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cautioned}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Cautioning}.]
   To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take
   heed.
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         You cautioned me against their charms.   --Swift.
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