evil omen

Examples (10)

• The sudden silence was seen as an evil omen by the villagers.
• Many superstitions revolve around certain events being an evil omen.
• The black cat crossing their path was considered an evil omen for the journey.
• Ancient civilizations often interpreted natural phenomena as either a good or evil omen.
• She dismissed the strange dream as mere fantasy, refusing to believe it was an evil omen.
• The failure of the crops for the third consecutive year was viewed as a dire, evil omen for the kingdom.
• According to the legend, the cry of the banshee is always an evil omen of death.
• He felt a chill run down his spine, convinced the broken mirror was an evil omen.
• Despite the dark clouds, she tried to remain optimistic and not see them as an evil omen.
• In some cultures, a flock of crows can be perceived as an evil omen.