Loom and Subside

Opposite meaning words

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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Subside is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

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

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Loom is an antonym for subside.

Nearby Words: subsidy, subsiding, subsidence

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