foretelling vs foretell

foretelling is a noun but foretell is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
foretelling	Yes	No	No	No
foretell	No	No	Yes	No

foretelling (noun)	foretell (noun)
the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
a statement made about the future

foretelling (verb)	foretell (verb)
	make a prediction about; tell in advance
	indicate, as with a sign or an omen
	foreshadow or presage