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premonition Synonyms
Another word for premonition
Choosing another word for premonition depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A strong, intuitive feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant or unfortunate.
Usage Example
"She had a sudden foreboding that her flight would be delayed by the approaching storm."
Strongest
foreboding
presentiment
Strong
presage
intuition
hunch
misgiving
Weak
inkling
• noun (Context 2)
An early warning or advance notice of a future event.
Usage Example
"The sudden drop in market confidence served as an early forewarning of the economic recession to come."
Strongest
forewarning
Strong
portent
omen
harbinger
sign
warning
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Premonition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/premonition