be a sign that (something) is about to happen

Synonyms:signal, indicate, announce

a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity

"The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month hiatus"

Synonyms:lacuna

extremely ugly or unpleasant

"It was a hideous crime that shocked the town"

Synonyms:ugly, repulsive, grotesque, appalling

Antonyms:attractive, pleasant

Synonyms:rear, posterior, back

A female deer

until this time

"Her life hitherto has been devoid of adventure"

Synonyms:previously, formerly, until, so far

walk in an awkward way, usually because of injury in legs

Synonyms:limp

a very large amount of destruction

"Nuclear holocaust"

act of honour or respect towards someone

Synonyms:respect, deference, reverence, esteem

a religious discourse

Synonyms:sermon, lecture, discourse

Synonyms:unpaid

Synonyms:deceive, mislead, trick, dupe, bamboozle, delude, cheat, swindle

the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest

"She wanted to leave home and broaden her horizons"

Synonyms:outlook, perspective, scope

extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

Synonyms:horrible, dreadful

Synonyms:harass, persecute

remain in one place in the air

Synonyms:hang, floated

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall

"Her hubris made her think she could do everything without help"

Synonyms:arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, pride, vanity

showing kindness, care and sympathy towards others

Synonyms:beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate

boring and lacking excitement

Synonyms:mundane, dull, monotonous

Synonyms:modesty, humbleness, diffidence

Synonyms:witty