Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harbinger-of-doom
Noun
/ˈhɑrbɪnʤər əv dum/
Definition
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of a disastrous event.
Examples
- The storm clouds were seen as a harbinger of doom for the village.
- In literature, the raven is often depicted as a harbinger of doom.
Meaning
This term is used to describe something that foreshadows or indicates an impending catastrophe or misfortune.
Synonyms
- omen
- forerunner
- predecessor
- portent
- sign
