Synonyms of dangle

dangle

verb

ˈdaŋ-gəl 

as in to hang

to place on an elevated point without support from below

he dangled the string in front of the cat, hoping that it was in the mood for play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hang
• swing
• suspend
• sling
• hook
• mount
• string
• pin
• drape
• protrude
• tack
• extend (out)
• depend
• jut
• project
• festoon
• stick out
• overhang
• garland
• cascade
• balance
• fall
• poise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dangle

The Cruz-Cantwell bill would tighten restrictions on athlete pay and transfers, bar in-season coach poaching, and dangle antitrust exemptions before Power Conference schools willing to pool media rights with smaller colleagues. — Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Because the second year of Powell’s two-year, $44 million deal is a team option, he could be dangled at the trade deadline to a contender that needs a shooter. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The pregnant singer also wore a chandelier-style helmet with strands of gems dangling like tassels from the base. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The Broncos revel in living with their toes dangling off the cliff. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026