forspeak
24 synonyms and 2 antonyms for forspeak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bring someone bad luck by praising them too much.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To put a spell on someone.
2. verb
To forbid something, or stand against it.
Etymology
This word comes from Middle English forspeken (“to bewitch”), from Old English forspecan, forsprecan (“to speak in vain; to speak amiss; to denounce; to deny”); it can be broken down as for- + speak.
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