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forewarning

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Synonyms and Antonyms of forewarning

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk

We heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough.

Synonyms of forewarning

admonishment, admonition, alarm (also alarum), alert, caution, heads-up, notice, warning

Words Related to forewarning

auguring, augury, forecasting, foretelling, predicting, prediction, premonition, presaging, prognosticating, prophecy (also prophesy), prophesying

apprising, informing, notification, notifying, tip-off

advice, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, tip

announcement, declaration

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