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cry wolf

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Main Entry: cry wolf
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: give a false alarm

Synonyms:

cry before one is hurt
Main Entry: warn
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: give notice of possible occurrence

Synonyms:

acquaint, address, admonish, advise, advocate, alert, apprise, caution, clue, clue in, counsel, cry wolf, deprecate, direct, dissuade, enjoin, exhort, fill in, forbid, forearm, forewarn, give fair warning, give the high sign, give warning, guide, hint, inform, instruct, lay it out, make aware, notify, order, post, predict, prepare, prescribe, prompt, put on guard, recommend, remind, remonstrate, reprove, signal, suggest, summon, tell, threaten, tip, tip off, urge, wise up
Main Entry: false alarm
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: needless alarm or worry

Synonyms:

cry of wolf, dud, non-starter
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