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 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for dangle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dangle

  • droop
  • flap
  • hang
  • sling
  • sway
  • swing

Meanings of dangle

  • noun
    1. An agent of one intelligence agency or group who pretends to be interested in defecting or turning to another intelligence agency or group.
    2. The action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style.
    3. A dangling ornament or decoration.
  • verb
    1. To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
    2. 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.
    3. To hang or trail something loosely.
    4. To trail or follow around.
    5. Of a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed.
    6. 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 6 synonyms or another words to dangle, such as: droop, flap, hang, sling, sway, swing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • disintegrate
  • drop
  • err
  • fail
  • faint
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  • falter
  • flop
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  • flub
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  • give way
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  • hesitate
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  • see
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