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portent | inflicting |

As a noun portent

is something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.

As a verb inflicting is

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portent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
  • A portending; significance; as, a howl of dire portent.
  • Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

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    * portend * portentous

    inflicting

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    Verb

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