Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To appear or come into view, often in a large or threatening way.
Loom
/luːm/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
A fifth man looms behind the other four.
He steps close, looming over me.
The loom made so much noise that Silas heard nothing.
Etymology:
The word "loom" originated in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Old Norse word lóma which means to move slowly. In the context of looming as a verb, it summarized the atmospheric tension of something impending.
Usage Statistics:
8 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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