AFORETHOUGHT Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

aforethought

adjective

Definition of aforethought

as in premeditated

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Recent Examples of aforethought Had Styles — either completely by accident or with malice aforethought — unleashed a mouthful of spit upon his elder co-star? — Vulture, 7 Sep. 2022 Depraved-indifference murder is not supposed to be a sleight-of-hand that elevates manslaughter to murder, or that effectively turns an unintentional killing into an intentional murder by substituting depraved indifference for malice aforethought. — Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 7 Mar. 2021 The media have medical specialists on call who will quickly second guess every non-disclosure, often with political malice aforethought. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2020 In December, Newman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder with malice aforethought. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2020

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He was booked into Broward County’s Main Jail on premeditated murder and trespassing charges and is being held without bond pending trial, according to corrections records.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Both men have been detained on suspicion of premeditated murder.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of premeditated

Adjective

An Indeed survey of hybrid office workers in Germany found that two-thirds had taken deliberate steps to appear more productive or engaged.

— Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Earlier this year, the Bandero collided with an industrial krill trawler in Antarctica in what the ship’s Norwegian owner said was a deliberate attack that endangered its crew and could have caused an environmental disaster.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberate

Adjective

A week later against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hoecht tipped a pass — officials missed it and flagged Patrick Mahomes for intentional grounding — and one play later shared a sack with edge rusher Gregory Rousseau.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
So that change looks like intentional investment that directly benefits neighbors, such as a grocery store, reconnecting communities with proper sidewalks or some form of economic advancement for residents.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of intentional

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