tocsin | Definition of tocsin

Synonyms and Antonyms of tocsin

1 an object intended to give public notice or warning

the tocsin rang out, warning us of the approaching tornado

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2 something that tells of approaching danger or risk

noted that a sudden drop in a student's grades may be a tocsin of a serious personal problem

Synonyms of tocsin

caution, red flag, red light, tip-off, wake-up call, warning

Words Related to tocsin

omen, portent, premonition, presage

notice, notification

buoy, indicator, knell, sign, signal

foretaste, foretoken

announcement, declaration

Phrases Synonymous with tocsin

handwriting on the wall

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