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To hit, or try to hit, especially with a swinging blow
“The monkey is generally cranky, and on several occasions, has tried to swipe at or bite the tourists.”
To make forceful contact with something
“One rasping swipe against the rough texture on the side of the box brought a blaze of light that made her blink.”
To take something illegally or without permission
“Frankly, with a vast online knowledge base at your fingertips, it would be a miracle if people didn't swipe a phrase here or pilfer a juicy paragraph there.”
To move (one's hand or arm, or something held in one's hand) to and fro
To mock or express scorn at something or someone
A sweeping strike or blow
“Jason took a backhand swipe and connected with Bill's forehead above the right eye.”
A critical remark or putdown
“Bismarck, if he had replied directly, would likely have scoffed with indignation at such an insulting swipe at German courage.”
The expression of very strong disapproval
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
A fierce verbal attack
A brief and rapid movement up and down or from side to side
A sudden forward thrust of the body towards something or someone
An act of rubbing something
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