portending

  • 131sinister — sin•is•ter [[t]ˈsɪn ə stər[/t]] adj. 1) threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister glance[/ex] 2) evil or malevolent; base: sinister purposes[/ex] 3) unfortunate; disastrous; unfavorable 4) of or on the left side; left… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 132omen — /ˈoʊmən / (say ohmuhn) noun 1. anything perceived or happening that is regarded as portending good or evil or giving some indication as to the future; a prophetic sign. 2. a prognostic. 3. prophetic significance; presage: a bird of ill omen.… …