foretoken

/ˈfɔːrtɔkən/

Definitions

1. noun

a sign or indication of something that is going to happen

“The stormy weather was a foretoken of the impending hurricane.”

2. verb

to serve as a sign or indication of something that is going to happen

“The rising temperature foretokens a hot summer.”

Synonyms

  • indication
  • ominous sign
  • signal
  • warning

Antonyms

  • favorable sign
  • good omen