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tocsin

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of tocsin

1 an object intended to give public notice or warning

  • the tocsin rang out, warning us of the approaching tornado
Synonyms of tocsin

flag, signal
Words Related to tocsin

red light

knell

2 something that tells of approaching danger or risk

  • noted that a sudden drop in a studentʼs grades may be a tocsin of a serious personal problem
Synonyms of tocsin

caution, red flag, red light, tip-off, wake-up call, warning
Words Related to tocsin

omen, portent, premonition, presage

notice, notification

buoy, indicator, knell, sign, signal

foretaste, foretoken

announcement, declaration
Phrases Synonymous with tocsin

handwriting on the wall
Near Antonyms of tocsin

all clear

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