WARN Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

warn

verb

ˈwȯrn

as in to alert

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of warn The scholars argue that decisions involving life and human dignity must remain in human hands, warning that AI systems capable of selecting and executing targets fundamentally alter the moral nature of war. —

Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 McDonagh’s skill at crisp dialogue and character in his movies is evident in the opening scene for the teaser trailer where Chris boasts of his body count as an assassin worldwide, which has Lee warning against talk of killing people on an airplane. —

Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 However, the issue is that these attributes have been flattened into something far more superficial and inaccurate, relationship experts warn. —

Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026 Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary movement, warning that many trees had fallen and crews were working to clear roads. —

ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warn

Verb

The woman yelled at the man which alerted store staff, per the affidavit.

— Logan Smith, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Officials are increasingly redirecting their Telegram audiences there, with one regional governor alerting Ukrainian drone attacks only on MAX.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026