English noun: prudence | |||
1. | prudence (attribute) discretion in practical affairs | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discernment, discretion, natural virtue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | frugality, frugalness, providence | ||
Antonyms | imprudence | ||
2. | prudence (cognition) knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||
Samples | The servants showed great tact and discretion. | ||
Synonyms | circumspection, discreetness, discretion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | confidentiality | ||