Loom and Let up

Opposite meaning terms

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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Let up is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

Let up verb - To come to an end.

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Loom is an antonym for let up.

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