Loom and Shrink

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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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Shrink is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

Shrink verb - To become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter.

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Loom is an antonym for shrink.

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

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