Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move back and forth or from side to side, often in a regular motion.
Swing
/swɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The door swung open.
A door swings closed with a click down the hall.
I stumble back from the force of his swing.
Etymology:
Originating around the 13th century, the word swing comes from the Old English swingan, meaning to beat, strike, or swing. It is related to the Proto-Germanic swingan, which similarly means to strike or beat.
Usage Statistics:
28 mentions per 1 million words 
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