Synonyms for

Dangle

Verb / ˈdæŋgʌl / Another word for dangle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To hang or swing loosely.

Synonyms & similar words

swing drop hang suspend sway drape wave flap flutter trail droop tumble bob jiggle wiggle jerk shimmy jerk quiver shake waggle quaver

Example sentences

  1. The earrings dangled from her ears.
  2. The spider dangled from its web.
  3. The monkey dangled from the tree branch.
  4. The icicles dangled from the roof.
  5. The bat dangled from the ceiling.

Quotes

  • I dangle my legs over the edge of the cliff and watch the birds soar below me.
  • I love to dangle my feet in the water and feel the coolness on a hot day.
  • The spider would dangle from the ceiling, waiting to catch its prey.

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