Foreshadowing and Portend

Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
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Synonyms for Foreshadowing

Portend is a synonym for foreshadowing in indicate topic. In some cases you can use "Portend" instead a verb "Foreshadowing".

Nearby Words: foreshadow, foreshadowed

Portend

Portend verb - Indicate by signs.
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Synonyms for Portend

Foreshadowing is a synonym for portend. Sometimes you can replace term "Foreshadowing" with "Portend", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: portent, portending
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