Abate and Impend

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Abate verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

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Impend is an antonym for abate.

Nearby Words: abatement, abating

Impend verb - To be about to happen.

Usage example: for confirmed pessimists some disaster always seems to be impending

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Abate is an antonym for impend.

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