unswing

/ʌnˈswaŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause (something, especially a door or gate) to stop swinging

“The strong gust of wind caused the gate to unswing and fall to the ground.”

2. noun

a movement that is no longer swinging

“The unswing of the pendulum caused the clock to stop working.”

Synonyms

  • halt
  • stop

Antonyms

  • oscillate
  • swing