Loom and Taper

Loom

Loom verb - To be about to happen.
Usage example: he could tell that trouble was looming when the bullies swaggered into the park

Taper is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

Taper

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

Loom is an antonym for taper.

Nearby Words: tape, tapered, tapering, taping, tapper
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