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dangle

verb
/ˈdæŋɡəl/

Meaning

to hang loosely or swing freely

Example Sentences

The keys dangled from his belt.

Example Expressions

dangle a carrot

Synonyms

swing, hang, droop, suspend, sway

Antonyms

fix, attach, secure

Collocations

dangle from, dangle legs, dangle keys, dangle opportunity

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to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
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