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Synonyms & Antonyms of discretion
- we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
Synonyms for discretion
- common sense,
- discreetness,
- gumption
- [chiefly dialect],
- horse sense,
- levelheadedness,
- nous
- [chiefly British],
- policy,
- prudence,
- sense,
- sensibleness,
- wisdom,
- wit
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- ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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- in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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The first known use of discretion was in the 14th century
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