v.
  - inform of a possible danger, problem, etc. 
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(warn someone off)
 order someone to keep away or to refrain from doing (something).
 - give cautionary advice about actions or conduct to.
 
 
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  Etymology
  OE war(e)nian, wearnian, from a W. Gmc base meaning ‘be cautious’; cf. ware3.