Synonyms of foreshadowing

Noun

1. prefiguration, foreshadowing, adumbration, prediction, anticipation, prevision

usage: the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand

Verb

1. bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict, bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal

usage: indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"

Adjective

1. adumbrative, foreshadowing, prefigurative, prophetic (vs. unprophetic), prophetical

usage: indistinctly prophetic