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Synonyms of forewarning
(Entry 1 of 2)
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
- heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough
Synonyms for forewarning
- admonishment,
- admonition,
- alarm
- (also alarum),
- alert,
- caution,
- heads-up,
- notice,
- warning
Words Related to forewarning
forewarning
verb
present participle of forewarn
Synonyms & Antonyms of forewarning (Entry 2 of 2)
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
- I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog
Synonyms for forewarning
Words Related to forewarning
Near Antonyms for forewarning
- imperiling
- (or imperilling),
- risking
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“Forewarning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarning. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of forewarning was in 1548
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