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cautionary




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cautionary
     1. adj. Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
     2. adj. Serving to ward off; preventive
     3. adj. (obsolete) Held as security or hostage

Example Sentences

This drama is missing something. All it is is a simple cautionary tale with no real depth. 



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