Discretion
Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
Wit and discretion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Discretion".
Wit
Wit noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: he doesn't even have the wit to know when to come in out of the rain
Discretion and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Wit".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- understanding and discretion
- understanding and wit
- sense and discretion
- sense and wit
- mind and discretion
- mind and wit
- perception and discretion
- perception and wit
- discernment and discretion
- discernment and wit
- judgment and discretion
- judgment and wit
- discrimination and discretion
- discrimination and wit
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