Definitions

swung

[swuhng] / swʌŋ /

VERB

move back and forth; be suspended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curve dangle flap fluctuate hang lurch pitch pivot rotate sway swivel turn twirl veer wave whirl wiggle wobble

STRONG

avert deflect divert oscillate palpitate reel revolve rock roll sheer shunt suspend swerve undulate vary vibrate volte-face wag waggle wheel

WEAK

away be pendent pendulate turn about turn on an axis

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stay straighten

STRONG

be still remain stabilize

Example Sentences

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It was one of many moments that Karina swung from hope to despair.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The united Dave & Buster’s first swung open its doors in a Dallas industrial hub in 1982.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

As a result, the European Union’s estimate of first quarter growth swung from an expansion of 0.1% to a contraction of 0.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Deming, who arrived after shooting began, swung into action quickly to get up to speed for his two episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

She knocked, but in lieu of answer, the door swung open.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny