swing violently
Frequency: 6.27.4 per million words
to move back and forth with great force
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Examples (10)
- The gate swung violently in the strong wind.
- After the accident, his injured arm swung violently with every step.
- The heavy chandelier swung violently during the earthquake.
- The branches of the old tree swung violently in the hurricane.
- The boat swung violently against the dock during the storm.
- He lost his balance and his body swung violently before he fell.
- The pendulum of the grandfather clock swung violently when it was disturbed.
- The door swung violently open and shut in the gale.
- The trapeze artist's body swung violently through the air.
- The unsecured load on the truck swung violently as it turned the corner.