swooping

[ˈswuːpɪŋ]

swooping Definition

• 1. moving rapidly downward through the air
• 2. attacking or approaching something or someone suddenly and unexpectedly

Using swooping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swooping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The eagle made a swooping dive towards its prey.

• Example

  The police car came out of nowhere, its sirens blaring and lights flashing, and made a swooping turn to block the suspect's car.

• Example

  The bats were swooping around the streetlights at dusk.

swooping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for swooping

• diving
• plunging
• descending
• pouncing
• attacking

Phrases with swooping

• swooping generalization

  a statement that applies a general rule to a specific case without proper evidence or justification

  Example

  He made a swooping generalization about all politicians being corrupt.

• swooping attack

  a sudden and aggressive attack, often from above

  Example

  The hawk made a swooping attack on the unsuspecting rabbit.

• swooping turn

  a sharp and sudden turn, often while moving quickly

  Example

  The race car driver made a swooping turn around the bend.

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Summary: swooping in Brief

The term 'swooping' [ˈswuːpɪŋ] refers to rapid downward movement through the air or sudden and unexpected approaches or attacks. Examples include 'The eagle made a swooping dive towards its prey.' and 'The police car came out of nowhere, its sirens blaring and lights flashing, and made a swooping turn to block the suspect's car.' 'Swooping' extends into phrases like 'swooping generalization,' denoting an unjustified application of a general rule to a specific case.