precaution (n.)
- alertness
- anticipation
- apprehension
- attention
- care
- caution
- cautiousness
- chariness
- circumspection
- cover
- discreetness
- discretion
- escape
- foresight
- foresightedness
- forethought
- insurance
- measures
- protection
- providence
- provision
- prudence
- safeguard
- steps
- vigilance
- wariness
- watchfulness