Synonyms for portender

Most common

sign · omen · harbinger

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   One who or that which portends.

Forms

Plural

portenders → signs, omens, harbingers…

Example sentences

• sign He was made to sign the contract against his will.
• omen The cap cloud above Mt. Fuji is said to be a good omen.
• harbinger The crowing of a cock is the harbinger of dawn.

By length

4 letters

sign¹, omen²

9 letters

harbinger³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (omen² = 2 syllables).