wary

1. 1

   Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

   • He is wary of dogs.
2. 2

   Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard

3. 3

   thrifty, provident

syn. cautious · guarded · careful · chary

1. 1

   To curse, revile.dialectal