Beranda Kamus Ddangle

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dangle

To let something hang loosely or swing back and forth, often to attract attention or tempt someone. / To hang or swing loosely, typically from a fixed point. / To offer something as an incentive or reward to persuade someone to do something, often without a guarantee of delivery.

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

past: dangledpp: dangleding: dangling

This word evokes a sense of precariousness and rhythmic motion. When used physically, it suggests a lack of tension or support, creating an image of something suspended that is subject to the whims of gravity or wind. It often carries a connotation of playfulness or teasing, such as a toy held before a pet.

In a psychological or professional context, the term shifts toward manipulation. It describes the act of presenting a reward as a lure to entice someone into a specific action. This usage frequently implies a level of skepticism, suggesting that the promised reward might be elusive or used merely as a tool for control rather than a genuine gift.