Synonyms for

Warner

Verb / ˈwɔ:rnɜ: / Another word for warner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that warns or gives warning.

Synonyms & similar words

charlesdudleywarner warner admonisher cautioner forewarner herald informant notifier predictor prophet tipster watchman foreteller harbinger predictive signaler tipper adviser announcer forecaster intelligencer prognosticator

Synonyms by register

Formal

admonisher cautioner foreteller harbinger

Informal

heads-up giver alert-giver tipster

Literary

harbinger omen portent

Antonyms

ignorer disregarder unheeder unconcerned oblivious heedless

Common collocations

  • a stern warner
  • a clear warner
  • the warner of doom
  • the warner of danger
  • a timely warner
  • the warner of trouble

Word family

noun warning
verb warn
adjective warning
adverb warningly

Usage note

A 'warner' is someone or something that warns. It is less common than the noun 'warning' or the verb 'warn'.

Example sentences

  1. The fire alarm act as a warner and warns people of the danger.
  2. The weatherman acted as a warner and warned people of the approaching storm.
  3. The teacher acted as a warner and warned the students of the upcoming quiz.
  4. The product label acted as a warner and warned the consumers of the side effects.
  5. The security system acted as a warner and warned the homeowners of the intruder.

Quotes

  • A good friend is a wise and true warner.
  • The voice of the warner is seldom listened to.
  • The wise man is a warner to his people.

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