Synonyms of caveat

caveat

noun

as in warning

formal something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something

Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

Related Words

• warning
• caution
• admonition
• notice
• limitation
• forewarning
• heads-up
• alert
• prohibition
• admonishment
• veto
• embargo
• alarm
• ban
• restriction
• no-no
• interdiction
• constraint
• proscription
• taboo
• deterrent
• restraint
• mandate
• interdict
• inhibition
• commandment
• injunction
• discouragement
• decree
• edict
• dictate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caveat

The three-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated accomplishing the feat, though there was a small caveat. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

With that important caveat, let’s dig into the 20 Premier League teams! — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Healthcare providers say deciding to read test results immediately can be a good thing for patients, with some important caveats. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Kansas’ new term sheet comes with some important caveats—and at least one significant point of confusion. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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