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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- 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.