Definitions for cautionary tale
cau·tion·a·ry tale

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1. cautionary talenoun

   A story told in folklore to warn its hearer of a certain danger.

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1. Cautionary tale

   A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore to warn its listener of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act. Finally, the violator comes to an unpleasant fate, which is frequently related in expansive and grisly detail.

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1. Cautionary tale

   A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act. Finally, the violator comes to an unpleasant fate, which is frequently related in expansive and grisly detail.

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1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cautionary tale in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cautionary tale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of cautionary tale in a Sentence

1. Tarana Burke:

   This is not a moment to revel in how the mighty have fallen but instead in how the silenced have spoken up, stood together and survived, weinstein's arrest, for the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein and others like them around the world, I'm sure feels like a moment of catharsis and it should serve as a cautionary tale for others like [ Morgan ] Freeman and every day people who toe the line between unacceptable and criminal behavior.

2. Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell:

   To some extent, Westport is a cautionary tale, or a harbinger of what's to come, i hope the 168 other towns in Connecticut State see what happens in Westport and act accordingly.

3. Kent Ninomiya:

   He should just let it go, what’s done is done. He’s still going to be a very rich man. It’s a cautionary tale for everyone.

4. Susan Witt:

   I think in this day and age, patients do have to be their own advocate, this has been a cautionary tale which I believe patients can learn from.

5. Michael Rippee:

   Kylee’s story is unique as a cautionary tale— as the athlete who says they’re better, but they’re not.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cautionary_Tale
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cautionary_Tale
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cautionary tale