Swipe either left or right to see another animal.
Source: tatoeba (1399757)
Swipe
/swaɪp/
Synonyms for "swipe" (262 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (53)
Strong matches (78)
digdig atdintdrubdrubbingdrummingdumpdump onembezzleexceptionextortfaultfindingfetchfetch a blowfilchflakfleerfloutfooleryfusillade
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gibegibing retorthairsplittingheisthithit a cliphit athome thrusthookhostile criticismhypercriticalnesshypercriticismimputationjabjab atjapejeerjestknockknock coldknock downknock outlash out atleg-pulllet have itlickliftmakemake off withmocknabnaggingnailnicknigglenigglingnipnitnit pickingnit-pickingobloquyovercriticalnesspalm
Related words (131)
parthian shotparting shotpastepeltpesteringpettifoggingpilferpillagepinchplunkpoachpocketpokepoohpooh poohpooh-poohpoundpriggishnesspunchpurloin
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put downput onput-downput-onquibblequibblingquiprail atrallyrank outrapreflectionreproachfulnessrevilerude reproachrun away withrustlescoffscoutscroungescurrilityshopliftshort answerslamslapslap atslogslugsmacksmashsmitesnafflesnakesnapsnaresnatchsneersneer atsnitchsoaksockstealstricturestrikestrike atstrokeswatswindleswingswing attaketaking exceptiontattootauntthievethumpthwacktrichoschistismtwitverbal thrustvulturewalk off withwallopwhackwhamwhipwhopwipeyerk
Noun(26 words)
Verb(15 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstract, abstract, adverse criticism, and, animadversion.
- Sentence evidence is available for swipe, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "swipe".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "swipe"
Keep "swipe" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "swipe" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "swipe", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "swipe" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
13 entriesbackhandblade swipecard swipeleft swipemagnetic swipenickoverhandpickpocketingright swipeshopliftshopliftingswipe leftswipe right
Collocations
10 entriescard swipecredit card swipeleft swiperight swipescreen swipeswipe actionswipe cardswipe gestureswipe leftswipe right
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
29 total sentences available.
Enter your ticket number in the box, tap "Confirm", and swipe left to return to the home screen.
Source: tatoeba (5786493)
As soon as you swipe on your cell phone, you'll see this group of stuff.
Source: tatoeba (8772102)
Even young children know how to swipe on a touch screen.
Source: tatoeba (8989631)
Showing 4 of 29 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "swipe"?
Closest matches include abstract, abstract, adverse criticism, and, animadversion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "swipe"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.