Forefeel

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /fɔː.fiːl/

Definitions

1. A sense of anticipation or foreboding about something that is about to happen
2. The feeling of expectation or unease before an event or outcome occurs
3. An intuition or premonition regarding a future occurrence

Etymology: "Forefeel" is a plain compound: the prefix "fore-", meaning "before" or "in advance," joined to "feel." Together they give the sense of perceiving or sensing something before it happens, which is why the verb is used for a vague premonition of trouble. The "fore-" element is an old English prefix found in many words, such as "foretell," "foresee," and "forewarn," all of which work the same way. Because the meaning follows directly from its two parts, there is no dramatic shift or famous coinage to report. The word simply applies the familiar pattern of "fore-" plus a sense verb to an emotional or intuitive awareness of danger.

Synonyms: anticipate, foresee