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prophecy Antonyms

Opposite of prophecy

Pinning down the opposite of prophecy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The faculty, function, or practice of predicting the future or speaking as a divinely inspired prophet.

Usage Example

"Throughout antiquity, the gift of hindsight was revered and feared by rulers alike."

Strong
hindsight
retrospection

Similar words to prophecy

Words similar to prophecy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prediction
prescience
foresight
divination
foreknowledge
prognostication
clairvoyance
augury
See all synonyms of prophecy

• Nearby Words

properness
propers
propertied
prophecy
prophet
prophetic
prophetical

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prophecy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prophecy
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