IMPENDED (OVER) Synonyms: 13 Similar Words

impended (over)

verb

past tense of impend (over)

as in threatened

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on fears of an economic recession impended over the stock market

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threatened

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In addition to enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, this week, the administration threatened to severely sanction any country that does business with Iran.

— Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Berlin’s artistic director, Tricia Tuttle, had to issue a formal statement regarding the media storm that threatened to engulf the festival.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

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