swipe Synonyms
Another word for swipe
• noun (Context 1)
An act of passing a magnetic card through an electronic reader, or sliding a finger across a touchscreen.
"With a quick flick of her finger, she dismissed the notification from her phone screen."
• verb (Context 2)
To pass a card with a magnetic strip through an electronic reader, or to move one's finger across a touchscreen to navigate or execute a command.
"Please scan your security badge at the turnstile to enter the building."
• noun (Context 3)
A sweeping, forceful blow or stroke made with a hand, paw, or weapon.
"The housecat took a playful swing at the dangling yarn."
• verb (Context 4)
To strike or try to hit someone or something with a sweeping, swinging motion.
"The batter swiped at the outside pitch and missed completely."
• verb (Context 5)
To steal or snatch something quickly and furtively (informal).
"A seagull swooped down and swiped a french fry right off his plate."
• noun (Context 6)
A critical, sarcastic, or insulting remark directed at someone or something.
"The columnist used his final paragraph to take a subtle jibe at the city's transit policy."
• noun (Context 7)
A counterbalanced lever, pivoted on an upright post, used for raising water from a well; a well sweep.
"The old homestead still featured a wooden well sweep beside the stone well."
Opposites of swipe
The opposite of swipe shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: