fortune telling

Speech parts

1. fortune telling - Noun

2. fortune telling - Verb

Meaning

the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

fortune-telling

Synonyms

divination foretelling soothsaying palmistry numerology dream prediction illusion indicator prophecy guess fascination forecast clairvoyance horoscope

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Antonyms

fact proof ignorance disregard truth

Hypernyms

prophecy prognostication vaticination

Hyponyms

palmistry dowse necromancy dowsing chiromancy rhabdomancy

Examples

Although the Fortune Deck resembles (and can be used as) a fortune-telling device, Everway treats the Deck only as a storytelling device and an element of the fictional setting. Source: Internet

Consequently, the Salafis renounce appellations to intermediaries such as saints, angels, and djinn, and renounce magic, fortune-telling, and divination. Source: Internet

And magic was central to pre-modern Indian statecraft, from fortune-telling and longevity spells to spying, police work, warfare and even oratory. Source: Internet

“Blends political intrigue, fortune-telling, alchemy, skullduggery, high treason and love. Source: Internet

We see hear that the spirit of the slave girl that was giving her the ability to do fortune-telling was an evil spirit, a demon, which Paul was able to cast out. Source: Internet

Developed by AP Thompson and available on PC, Fortune 499 casts players in the role of Cassandra, a fortune-telling mage working for large corporation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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