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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Hill then took the baby to the balcony of the condo, which is on the 35th floor, and threatened to leave.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
In 2025, Newsom threatened to veto the state’s budget if lawmakers didn’t pass the two CEQA reform bills.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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