warn against

Frequency: 8.822.1 per million words

to advise someone not to do something because it may be dangerous or wrong

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Examples (10)

  • We were warned against drinking the local water.
  • The authorities warned residents against approaching the wild animals.
  • My grandmother always warned me against trusting strangers too easily.
  • Environmentalists warn against the rapid deforestation of the Amazon.
  • The school warned students against sharing personal information online.
  • He was warned against taking shortcuts that could compromise safety.
  • The report warns against the potential risks of the new technology.
  • I must warn you against making such a rash decision.
  • They had been warned against venturing into the forbidden zone.
  • Many financial advisors warn against putting all your eggs in one basket.