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forebode Synonyms

Another word for forebode

Choosing another word for forebode depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To act as an advance warning or omen of something bad or unfavorable.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in atmospheric pressure seemed to portend a severe coastal storm."

Strongest
portend
presage
foreshadow
Strong
augur
bode
betoken
harbinger
herald
predict
foretell

• verb (Context 2)

To have a premonition or inward conviction of a future misfortune or evil.

Usage Example

"Watching the dark clouds gather over the valley, she could not help but anticipate disaster for the autumn harvest."

Strong
anticipate
foresee
Weak
dread

• Nearby Words

fore
forearm
forebear
forebode
foreboding
forebodingly
forebrain

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Forebode. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/forebode
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