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As a noun portent

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

As a verb signifying is

present participle of lang=en.

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.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * portend * portentous

    signifying

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • * (c. 1603), Act V, Scene V:
    • Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
    that struts and frets his hour upon the stage
    and then is heard no more: it is a tale
    told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
    signifying nothing.