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Dec 1, 2009
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Synonyms for discretion

Noun

1. discretion, liberty
usage: freedom to act or judge on one's own
2. discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence, sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
usage: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion"
3. delicacy, discretion, taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness
usage: refined taste; tact
4. free will, discretion, power, powerfulness
usage: the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
5. discretion, discernment, wisdom, wiseness
usage: the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
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