discretion (n)
discreetness (n)
circumspection (n)
prudence (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
examples the servants showed great tact and discretion
Outgoing links
Hypernym sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
Derivationally related form prudence → prudent
Derivationally related form discreetness → discreet
Hyponym confidentiality
Incoming links
Derivationally related form prudent → prudence
Derivationally related form discreet → discreetness
Hyponym sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment
Hypernym confidentiality

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