ill-omens

[US]/[ˈɪl ˈəʊmənz]/
[UK]/[ˈɪl ˈoʊmənz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Signs that suggest bad luck or misfortune.; Things that are considered to foreshadow negative events.; Bad omens; portents.

Phrases & Collocations

ignoring ill-omens

seeing ill-omens

avoid ill-omens

felt ill-omens

such ill-omens

ill-omens abound

despite ill-omens

chasing ill-omens

heeding ill-omens

foreseeing ill-omens

Example Sentences

the flock of crows flying overhead felt like ill-omens before the storm.

he dismissed the strange noises as mere ill-omens and continued his journey.

the broken mirror was considered a significant ill-omen by superstitious family members.

ignoring the ill-omens, she decided to proceed with the risky business deal.

the team's losing streak felt like a series of ill-omens for the championship game.

many cultures associate black cats with ill-omens and bad luck.

the recurring dream of falling was a powerful ill-omen for him.

she tried to shake off the feeling of impending doom and the accompanying ill-omens.

the old sailor warned of ill-omens at sea, like unusually calm waters.

despite the numerous ill-omens, they stubbornly pressed on with their plans.

he interpreted the sudden silence as an ill-omen, a sign of trouble ahead.

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