Synonyms of hangs (over)

hangs (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hang (over)

as in threatens

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

as long as the possibility of having to move again was hanging over them, the family couldn't really settle in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threatens
• hovers (over)
• impends (over)
• menaces
• endangers
• overhangs
• jeopardizes
• hazards
• imperils
• perils