discretion
13 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #8,523
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
freedom to act or judge on one's own
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪskɹˈɛʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural discretions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
refined taste
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
impressionconfessionsessionpossessionexpressionprofessiondepressionobsessionaggressionprocessionfreshenoppressionsuccessionrecessionconcessioncompression
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