Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swinge

verb
/swɪndʒ/
Definition
To strike or whip with a swinging motion.
Examples
  • He swung the branch to swinge the weeds that had overgrown.
  • In the old tales, the knight would swinge his sword to fend off the dragons.
Meaning
Swinge refers to the act of hitting or whipping something with force, often in a sweeping manner.
Synonyms
  • strike
  • whip
  • swing
  • flail