Synonyms for foreshadowing

Synonyms for (noun) foreshadowing

Synonyms: prefiguration, foreshadowing, adumbration

Definition: the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand

Similar words: anticipation, prediction, prevision

Definition: the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)


Synonyms for (adj) foreshadowing

Synonyms: prefigurative, adumbrative, foreshadowing

Definition: indistinctly prophetic

Similar words: prophetic, prophetical

Definition: foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention

Usage: prophetic writings; prophetic powers; words that proved prophetic


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