Nouns

(n)precaution, safeguard, guarda precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.“he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”, “an insurance policy is a good safeguard”, “we let our guard down”
(n)precautionthe trait of practicing caution in advance
(n)caution, precaution, care, forethoughtjudiciousness in avoiding harm or danger“he exercised caution in opening the door”, “he handled the vase with care”