dangle
The word “dangle” has 2 syllables: dan-gle
It's pronounced as /ˈdæŋɡəl/
What is synonym and antonym for dangle?
In the thesaurus, “dangle” has 35 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dangle along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dangle
- balance
- brandish
- cascade
- depend
- drape
- droop
- entice
- fall
- festoon
- flap
- flaunt
- flourish
- garland
- hang
- hang down
- hook
- jut
- lure
- mount
- overhang
- pin
- poise
- project
- protrude
- sling
- stick out
- string
- suspend
- sway
- swing
- tack
- tantalize
- tempt
- trail
- wave
Antonyms for dangle
- disenchant
- disgust
- dissuade
Meanings of dangle
- noun
- An agent of one intelligence agency or group who pretends to be interested in defecting or turning to another intelligence agency or group.
- The action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style.
- A dangling ornament or decoration.
- verb
- To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
- The action of performing a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie; perhaps because of the resemblance to dangling the puck on a string.
- To hang or trail something loosely.
- To trail or follow around.
- Of a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed.
- To position (a patient) in this way.
Example Sentences
- The keys were left to dangle from the door lock, forgotten in the rush to leave.
- The cat watched the feather toy dangle above its head, ready to pounce.
- Her earrings would dangle elegantly as she moved, catching the light with every sway.
- The spider web had caught insects, causing them to dangle helplessly until the spider could feast upon them.
- He couldn't resist the temptation to dangle his feet off the edge of the pier, feeling the cool water below.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dangle, such as: balance, brandish, cascade, depend, disenchant, disgust, dissuade.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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