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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