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prefiguring

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Synonyms and Antonyms of prefiguring

something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event

the preaching of John the Baptist is generally regarded by Christians as a prefiguring of the ministry of Jesus

Synonyms of prefiguring

augury, auspice, boding, foreboding, foreshadowing, omen, portent, presage

Words Related to prefiguring

forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor

foretaste, hint, inkling, intimation, suggestion

forecast, foretelling, prediction, prognostication, prophecy (also prophesy)

badge, mark, note, token

Phrases Synonymous with prefiguring

straw in the wind

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