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hang (over)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hang (over)

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldnʼt really settle in

Synonyms of hang (over)

hover (over), impend (over), menace, overhang, threaten

Words Related to hang (over)

endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, peril

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