Misgiving and Presentiment

Misgiving

Misgiving noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Usage example: overcome by a sudden misgiving upon seeing the creepy old mansion

Presentiment is a synonym for misgiving in foreboding topic. In some cases you can use "Presentiment" instead a noun "Misgiving", when it comes to topics like uncertainty.

Nearby Word: misgiven

Presentiment

Presentiment noun - A feeling that something bad will happen.
Usage example: a nagging presentiment of danger
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Synonyms for Presentiment

Misgiving is a synonym for presentiment in premonition topic. You can use "Misgiving" instead a noun "Presentiment", if it concerns topics such as anticipation, foreboding.

Nearby Word: presentment
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