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.