Synonyms of impend

impend

verb

im-ˈpend 

as in to loom

to be about to happen

for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loom
• brew
• approach
• threaten
• menace
• draw on
• advance
• near
• hover
• hang
• gather
• overhang
• close in
• lower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminish
• disappear
• recede
• fall
• vanish
• abate
• lessen
• decline
• subside
• shrink
• fade
• ebb
• wane
• relent
• dwindle
• die down
• moderate
• lower
• remit
• taper off
• taper
• let up
• pass
• withdraw
• fall back
• retreat
• de-escalate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impend

Ohtani was not present Friday night due to the baby’s impending birth when the Dodgers defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 6-5. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 June 2026

Caitlin Clark’s impending signature shoe debut is the most anticipated in the sport for quite some time. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Gemini Spark remains completely blocked in the UK and Europe due to impending EU AI Act compliance review. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Vucevic is the Celtics’ only impending unrestricted free agent. — Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

Phrases Containing impend

• impend (over)