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discretion
Synonyms and Antonyms of discretion
1
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
common sense, discreetness, gumption [chiefly dialect], horse sense, levelheadedness, nous [chiefly British], policy, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, wit
farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment (or judgement)
brains, gray matter, intelligence
logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness
discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience
acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness
2
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
3
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
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