sway alarmingly

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

to move in a way that causes worry or fear

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Examples (10)

  • The old bridge began to sway alarmingly in the strong winds.
  • As the storm intensified, the tall trees started to sway alarmingly.
  • The scaffolding on the building was swaying alarmingly and looked ready to collapse.
  • The boat rocked alarmingly as it hit a large wave, causing passengers to sway.
  • The sheer drop below made the narrow ledge sway alarmingly with every gust of wind.
  • During the earthquake, the chandelier began to sway alarmingly.
  • The fisherman watched his small boat sway alarmingly against the choppy sea.
  • The unstable platform was swaying alarmingly under the weight of the performers.
  • The wind howled, and the distant power lines could be seen to sway alarmingly.
  • As the structure aged, its support beams started to sway alarmingly.