Ominatio
Ominatio is a term from ancient Roman rhetoric referring to a figure of speech that anticipates or predicts something unfavorable. It is essentially a form of foreshadowing, but specifically used to denote a negative future event or outcome. This rhetorical device was often employed to evoke a sense of dread, warning, or even to manipulate an audience's emotions by suggesting an impending disaster.
In practice, ominatio involves explicitly stating or strongly implying that a bad thing is going to happen.
The effect of ominatio is to create an atmosphere of apprehension. It can be used to persuade