* Forebode: This implies a sense of foretelling something bad or ominous. "The dark clouds foreboded a storm."
* Portend: This suggests something that serves as a warning or sign of something bad to come. "The sudden silence portended danger."
* Presage: This means to be a sign or warning of something that will happen, often something bad. "The eerie stillness presaged disaster."
* Threaten: This indicates a danger or possibility of harm. "The storm clouds threatened to unleash a torrent of rain."
You can also use phrases to express an ominous quality, such as:
* Cast an ominous shadow over
* Be heavy with ominous significance
* Feel ominous about
Choose the verb or phrase that best suits the context and the level of ominousness you want to convey.