Loom and Lessen

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Loom verb - To be about to happen.

Usage example: he could tell that trouble was looming when the bullies swaggered into the park

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Lessen is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

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Loom is an antonym for lessen.

Nearby Words: lessening, less

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