dangled

The word “dangled” has 2 syllables: dan-gled.

It's pronounced as /ˈdæŋɡəld/.


What is synonym and antonym for dangled?

In the thesaurus, “dangled” has 10 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for dangled

  • droop
  • flap
  • hang
  • hanged
  • hung
  • sling
  • slung
  • sway
  • swing
  • swung

Meanings of dangled

  • 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 dangled precariously from the hook by the door.
  • The broken branch dangled dangerously above the sidewalk, posing a threat to pedestrians.
  • She held the fishing line taut as the bait dangled in the water, waiting for a bite.
  • The cat swatted playfully at the string that dangled from the ceiling.
  • His feet dangled over the edge of the cliff as he peered down into the abyss below.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to dangled, such as: droop, flap, hang, hanged, hung, sling, slung.

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