Antonyms for imminence


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-uh-nuh ns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪm ə nəns


Definition of imminence

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Late Latin imminentia, from Latin imminentem (see imminent).
  • noun approach
Example sentences :
  • Dim indeed was the light, but his sight was keen, and quickened by the imminence of danger.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "Not now," she cried, finding voice and word in the imminence of the peril.
  • Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady
  • Yes,” said she, brightening at the imminence of victory, “and she says she thinks it will be just the thing.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor of Doubt » by Frank Williams
  • His insides writhed with helplessness and the imminence of a crash.
  • Extract from : « The Stars, My Brothers » by Edmond Hamilton
  • There was in the air an imminence of incident, acid and barbed.
  • Extract from : « Nights in London » by Thomas Burke
  • At a glance the latter understood the extent and the imminence of their danger.
  • Extract from : « Which? » by Ernest Daudet
  • There could be no doubt concerning the imminence of the danger.
  • Extract from : « Heart of the Blue Ridge » by Waldron Baily
  • She felt the imminence of a disaster greater than that which had already occurred.
  • Extract from : « When Dreams Come True » by Ritter Brown
  • She was aware of the imminence of her loss without deploring it.
  • Extract from : « The Creators » by May Sinclair
  • Weary as she was, the imminence of disaster at first fascinated—then enthralled her.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Witness » by George Gibbs

Synonyms for imminence

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