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soothsayer

noun

/ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

Meaning

a person who claims to predict the future

The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.

prophet, seer, fortune-teller, oracle

skeptic, realist

consult a soothsayer, ancient soothsayer, trusted soothsayer

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.

A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.