make sb wary
Frequency: 5.03.2 per million words
To cause someone to become cautious.
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Examples (10)
- The strange look in his eyes made me wary of accepting his offer.
- Past failures make investors wary of risky ventures.
- Her previous betrayal made him wary of trusting anyone again.
- The company's recent scandals made consumers wary of their products.
- A series of bad experiences can make people wary of trying new things.
- His aggressive tone made everyone wary of approaching him.
- The sudden price increase made me wary about buying the car.
- Such a complex contract makes even experienced lawyers wary.
- The government's ambiguous statements made the public increasingly wary.
- Constant criticism can make a person wary of expressing their opinions.