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foretell vs hazard

hazard vs foretell

foretell is not a noun while hazard is a noun.

foretell and hazard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foretell No No Yes No
hazard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hazard is a hypernym of foretell; that is, hazard is a word with a broader meaning than foretell:
  • foretell: make a prediction about; tell in advance
  • hazard: put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Other hypernyms of foretell include guess, pretend, venture.
foretell (noun) hazard (noun)
an obstacle on a golf course
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
foretell (verb) hazard (verb)
make a prediction about; tell in advance put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
indicate, as with a sign or an omen take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
foreshadow or presage put at risk
Difference between foretell and hazard

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