What does "hang over" mean?

To be threatening, to be imminent.

What is a synonym for "hang over"?

Common synonyms include: approach, arch, arch over, await, be imminent, be in store.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To be threatening, to be imminent. transitive
"A shadow of doubt hung over my academic future."
2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang, over.
"Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber, dressed all in black as usual, sits at the head of the table. A crumpled and well-used orange vest hangs over the back of his chair."

"A shadow of doubt hung over my academic future."