imminence

im·mi·nence

noun \ˈi-mə-nən(t)s\

Definition of IMMINENCE

1

: something imminent; especially : impending evil or danger

2

: the quality or state of being imminent

Examples of IMMINENCE

1. <since the end of the Cold War, nuclear annihilation has seemed to be a less likely imminence>

First Known Use of IMMINENCE

1606

Related to IMMINENCE

Synonyms: hazard, danger, menace, peril, pitfall, risk, threat, trouble

Related Words: snare, trap; booby trap

Near Antonyms: guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward; asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter

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