Definition of Dangle
Dangle
Dan·gle


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To hang loosely or swing freely, often in a careless or precarious way.

e.g. The earrings dangle from her ears, catching the light.

(verb)
to keep someone figuratively hanging by leaving them in a state of uncertainty;

e.g. They left me to dangle as I waited to hear their decision.

(verb)
to offer something as an incentive in order to convince or tempt someone to do something;

e.g. He plans to dangle the promise of a promotion before his team.

(noun)
the action of hanging freely and loosely and being able to swing in any direction, or the state of hanging and swinging in this way;

e.g. We walked under the dangle of the vines on the tree branches.



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