noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
A somewhat formal or literary term for giving a warning or alerting someone to danger or wrongdoing. Often used in official or written contexts.
上司は社員に不正の兆候を警醒した。
The boss warned the employees about signs of misconduct.
この事件は社会に対する警醒である。
This incident serves as a warning to society.