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be wary

VERB

beware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heed take care

STRONG

attend avoid mind notice shun

WEAK

be cautious guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch one's step watch out

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard face ignore meet neglect

WEAK

court invite risk take on

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tend

STRONG

trouble watch

WEAK

be cautious be concerned be on guard be solicitous have a care mind one's p's and q's take care toe the line watch one's step watch out

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard forget ignore neglect

VERB

mistrust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust

STRONG

apprehend beware challenge disbelieve dispute fear question scruple suspect suspicion

WEAK

have doubts

Antonyms

STRONG

answer trust

WEAK

be certain believe have faith

VERB

watch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend guard protect take care of wait

STRONG

mind oversee patrol police superintend tend watch over

WEAK

be on alert be on the lookout be vigilant be watchful care for keep an eye on keep eyes open keep eyes peeled keep watch over look after look out pick up on ride shotgun for take heed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

WEAK

harm hurt overlook pass by

Example Sentences

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“I think we really need to be wary of creating new police departments in general, but especially without a clear case and clear constraints and accountability mechanisms.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There are some good reasons to be wary of cruises.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

And tiny cryptocurrencies have a history of surging and then collapsing, a reason to be wary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

You are right to be wary of stopping in places experiencing conflict right now.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“You know the saying, Horatio, that the friend in need is a friend indeed. Be Hamlet’s friend. And always be wary of Claudius. Your good heart is but a slight shield against his great wickedness.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

be wary

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