3
hostile(adjective, tough, offensive, dark, violent)
3
immediate(adjective, near, likely, possible, imminent)
3
in prospect(expression, adjective, near, coming, forthcoming)
3
in store(expression, adjective, likely, possible, immediate)
3
in the offing(expression, adjective, idiom, likely, possible)
3
in view(expression, adjective, near, likely, possible)
3
insecure(adjective, bad, delicate, heavy, uncertain)
3
intimidation(noun, force, pressure, bullying, threats)
3
laborious(adjective, hard, tough, severe, offensive)
3
menace
3
near(adjective, likely, possible, immediate, coming)
3
on the horizon(expression, adjective, idiom, likely, possible)
3
overhanging(adjective, likely, possible, immediate, coming)
3
petrifying(verb, frightening)
3
portending
3
severe(adjective, hard, dark, dangerous, weighty)
3
shaky(bad, delicate, heavy, uncertain, rugged)
3
somber(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
3
sour
3
strong(adjective, severe, intense, violent, terrible)
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