different between foreboding vs alarming
foreboding
English
Alternative forms
- forboding (much less commonly used)
Etymology
From Middle English forbodyng, vorboding, equivalent to fore- +? boding. Compare German Vorbote (“harbinger, omen”).
Noun
foreboding (plural forebodings)
- A sense of evil to come.
- Synonym: augury
- An evil omen.
Translations
Adjective
foreboding (comparative more foreboding, superlative most foreboding)
- Of ominous significance; serving as an ill omen; foretelling of harm or difficulty.
Verb
foreboding
- present participle of forebode
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alarming
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?.?l??m.??/
- (US) IPA(key): /?.?l??m.??/
Verb
alarming
- present participle of alarm
Adjective
alarming (comparative more alarming, superlative most alarming)
- causing apprehension, fear or alarm; frightening
Translations
Anagrams
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