3
minatory(adjective, critical, threatening, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
appearing
3
baleful(adjective, critical, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
destined(adjective, destiny, ensuing)
3
expected(adjective, approximate, imminent, destiny, forthcoming)
3
foul
3
frightening(adjective, threatening)
3
grave(adjective, critical, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
ill-omened(adjective, critical, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
impendent(adjective, critical, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
instant(near, doomed, coming, destiny, forthcoming)
3
intimidating(adjective, threatening)
3
lowering(verb, adjective)
3
minacious(adjective, critical, forbidding, denunciatory)
3
on the horizon(expression, adjective, idiom, likely, possible)
3
overhanging(likely, possible, immediate, coming, intended)
3
to come(expression, adjective, likely, possible, immediate)
2
about to be(expression, idiom, destiny)
2
advancing(verb, adjective, approaching)
2
close at hand(expression, idiom, destiny)
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