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IMPENDS Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word impends. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word impends. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IMPENDS

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approaches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of drawing spatially closer to something

• a way of entering or leaving

• the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing

• the event of one object coming closer to another

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the temporal property of becoming nearer in time

• a close approximation

• a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green

verb

• move towards

• come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character

• begin to deal with

• come near in time

• make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion

looms
verbv
noun

• a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

• come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• weave on a loom

threatens
verbv
verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• to utter intentions of injury or punishment against

• to be a menacing indication of something

Best Hypernyms For IMPENDS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for impends, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for APPROACHES

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