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impended

/ɪmˈpɛndɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does impended mean?

verb

to hang or be suspended over something, especially in a threatening or ominous way; to be on the point of happening or being done.

Example

"The storm impended over the city, causing widespread power outages."

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