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prophecy Synonyms

Another word for prophecy

Choosing another word for prophecy 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 prediction or statement about what will happen in the future, especially one believed to be inspired by divine guidance.

Usage Example

"Ancient scholars spent decades trying to interpret the oracle's cryptic prediction."

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prediction
Strong
divination
prognostication
augury
forecast
revelation
oracle

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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prescience
Strong
foresight
foreknowledge
clairvoyance
second sight
soothsaying

Opposites of prophecy

The opposite of prophecy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hindsight
retrospection
See all opposites of prophecy

• Nearby Words

propers
propertied
property
prophecy
prophesier
prophesy
prophet

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