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

Grace completed the look with a pink bubblegum gloss and dangling earrings. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Two days later, my husband found the frame of my wheelchair dropped off on our doorstep, scratches across the front, two parts dangling. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026

Rebels’ playoff hopes dangling and RB Kewan Lacy (shoulder) is out. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

The bottom of the gown featured a semi-sheer black skirt that provided a stark contrast to the strings of head-to-toe crystal fringe that dangled from Kardashian’s shoulders to the hem of her floor-length skirt. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026