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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.
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• 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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