Cautionary
Cautionary adjective - Serving as or offering a warning.
Usage example: the story of King Midas is a cautionary tale about the perils of wishing for something—you just might get it
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Synonyms for Cautionary
Punitive and cautionary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punitive" instead an adjective "Cautionary".
Nearby Word: caution
Punitive
Punitive adjective - Inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment.
Cautionary and punitive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cautionary" instead an adjective "Punitive".
Nearby Words: punish, punishment
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