Anxiety
Anxiety noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Foreshadowing and anxiety are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foreshadowing" instead a noun "Anxiety".
Nearby Word: anxious
Foreshadowing
Foreshadowing noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
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Synonyms for Foreshadowing
Anxiety and foreshadowing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Anxiety" instead a noun "Foreshadowing".
Nearby Words: foreshadow, foreshadowed
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Foreshadowing: The Dukes' main trader mentions anxiety problems, which later kick in during the final plan, preventing him from stopping it.
Source: Film / Trading Places -
Considering how much development Annie plans out for her character and how involved she gets into them, this could be both, either, or neither foreshadowing or in-character anxiety.Anakin (describing an in-character dream): You die in childbirth.
Source: Webcomic / Darths & Droids
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