Dire premise Synonyms

Definitions for Dire


  • (adjective) being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
  • (adjective) causing fear
  • (adjective) needing immediate attention

Definitions for Premise


  • (noun) something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
  • (verb) to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
  • (noun) a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn