English Synonym Finder

forebode

Definitions

To act as a warning or omen of something bad.

To have a strong inner feeling or presentiment of a future misfortune.

Examples

The dark, swirling clouds seemed to forebode a violent storm approaching the valley.

His sudden silence did not forebode well for the outcome of our negotiations.

The eerie stillness of the forest appeared to forebode some hidden danger lurking nearby.

Synonyms

presage portend augur betoken foreshadow bode prognosticate

Antonyms

conceal hide ignore neglect disregard overlook misinterpret