Synonyms for Be in the offing:

• v.

  •threaten (verb)
  • warn,
  • hang over,
  • advance,
  • put in jeopardy,
  • presage,
  • forebode,
  • be in the air,
  • put at risk,
  • jeopardize,
  • overhang,
  • foreshadow,
  • imperil,
  • loom,
  • be dangerous,
  • be gathering,
  • be imminent,
  • brewing,
  • be on the horizon,
  • come on,
  • frighten,
  • portend,
  • approach.

• Other synonyms:

  •endanger
  • threaten.
  •threaten
  • hanging over.
  •Other relevant words:
  • impend.

Antonyms for Be in the offing:

• v.

  • threaten
    protect, relieve, alleviate, guard, save, help.