English Explanatory Dictionary

heaven forfend

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to express that one hopes that something does not happen

Pronunciation

/ˌhɛvn̩ fɔːˈfɛnd/ /-fə-/ /ˌhɛv(ə)n fɔɹˈfɛnd/ En-us-heaven forfend.oga

Word forms

heaven forfend

Etymology

From heaven (“abode of God”) + forfend (“to avert; to forbid, prohibit”).

Synonyms

heaven forbid God forbid heaven forfend absit omen God forfend lo aleinu

Antonyms

God willing
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