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cautionary tale

synonyms for cautionary tale

  • a few words of wisdom
  • admonition
  • advisory
  • caution light
  • caveat
  • deterrent example
  • enough said
  • event illustrating a hazard
  • forewarning
  • hint
  • lesson
  • message
  • moral
  • omen
  • portent
  • red flag
  • sign of things to come
  • wake-up call
  • warning
  • word to the wise
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