Loom and Wane

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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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Wane is an antonym for loom.

Nearby Words: looming, loomed

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

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Loom is an antonym for wane.

Nearby Words: waning, waned

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