dangle

//ˈdæŋ.ɡəl//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

dangleInfinitive
danglePresent tense
dangledPast tense
dangledPast participle
danglingPresent participle
danglesThird-person singular
1

To hang or swing loosely, especially with a swaying motion.

A set of keys dangled from his belt.

2

To hold something so that it hangs and swings freely.

She dangled the keys in front of the baby to get his attention.

3

To offer something attractive to someone as an incentive or temptation.

The company dangled a promotion in front of her to keep her from leaving.

Antonym

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