LOOMING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word looming. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word looming. (close relations)

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	approaching				verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
	noun • the event of one object coming closer to another • the temporal property of becoming nearer in time • the act of drawing spatially closer to something adjective satellite • of the relatively near future
	forthcoming				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • at ease in talking to others • of the relatively near future • available when required or as promised
	gathering				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
	imminent				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • close in time; about to occur
	impending				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • close in time; about to occur
	oncoming				adjectiveadj
	noun • the beginning or early stages adjective satellite • moving toward one
	threatening				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments • darkened by clouds
	upcoming				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of the relatively near future
	brood				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the young of an animal cared for at one time verb • think moodily or anxiously about something • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing • be in a huff and display one's displeasure • be in a huff; be silent or sullen • sit on (eggs)
	hover				verbv
	verb • be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action • to hang about in a place beyond the proper or usual time • hang in the air; fly or be suspended above • be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
	hulk				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a very large person; impressive in size or qualities • a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position
	predominate				verbv
	adjective satellite • having superior power and influence verb • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • appear very large or occupy a commanding position
	tower				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position
	bulk large				adverbadv
	verb • hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

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