Foretelling
Foretelling noun - A declaration that something will happen in the future.
Usage example: the ludicrous foretellings of self-styled psychics at the end of each year
Omen is a synonym for foretelling. In some cases you can use "Omen" instead the word "Foretelling" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: foretell, foreteller
Omen
Omen noun - Something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
Usage example: some people still believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad omen
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- prediction and foretelling
- prediction and omen
- forecast and foretelling
- forecast and omen
- sign and foretelling
- sign and omen
- foreshadowing and foretelling
- foreshadowing and omen
- foreboding and foretelling
- foreboding and omen
- portent and foretelling
- portent and omen
- presage and foretelling
- presage and omen
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