Foreshadow and Harbinger

Foreshadow

Foreshadow verb - To give a slight indication of beforehand.
Usage example: a series of small tremors that foreshadowed the massive earthquake the next day
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Synonyms for Foreshadow

Harbinger is a synonym for foreshadow in forebode topic. In some cases you can use "Harbinger" instead the word "Foreshadow" as a verb or a noun. literary substitute

Nearby Word: foreshadowing

Harbinger

Harbinger verb - To give a slight indication of beforehand.
Usage example: the hope that the housing slump does not harbinger a general economic recession
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Synonyms for Harbinger

Foreshadow is a synonym for harbinger. You can use "Foreshadow" instead the word "Harbinger" as a verb or a noun.
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