Synonyms of hover

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verb (1)

as in to float

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air

claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• float
• sail
• swim
• glide
• drift
• ride
• hang
• bob
• waft
• suspend
• poise
• dangle
• buoy
• balloon
• raft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• settle
• sink
• dive
• plunge
• lunge
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• submerse

hover (over)

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verb (2)

as in to threaten

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

after the first big layoff, the possibility of losing their jobs hovered over all of the factory's workers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threaten
• hang (over)
• impend (over)
• menace
• endanger
• overhang
• jeopardize
• imperil
• peril
• hazard

Phrases Containing hover

• hover (over)