omen
nounHow to pronounce omen:
Definition of omen:
- omen (noun):
- a sign of something about to happen.
- a thing or occurrence regarded as a sign of future happiness or disaster
- an occurrence or phenomenon (see phenomenon sense 1) believed to portend a future event augury
Synonyms for omen:
harbingeraugurythreatforeshadowingbadgewarningsignpredictionforebodingforerunnerShow 6 more
Antonyms for omen:
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