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

The measure is designed to offset $100 billion in impending federal healthcare funding cuts expected to impacts millions of Californians. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy. — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

This Celtic name references the goddess of war who often appeared as a crow and at times was a sign of impending doom or death. — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026

If 2024 was the growing-pains season, when Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entered as rookies and were still paid around $75,000, 2025 was defined by impending CBA negotiations. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing impend

• impend (over)