wagged

VERB

wiggle back and forth

Synonyms

STRONG

beat bob flutter lash nod oscillate quiver rock shake shimmy stir sway swing switch twitch vibrate waggle wave

WEAK

fish-tail move side to side

Antonyms

STRONG

be still calm leave alone stay

Example Sentences

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His efforts seemed to have put his side on course to win, but the Brave tailed wagged to pull off a remarkable victory.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Connecticut’s Tina Charles stepped in and wagged her finger toward Clark, then the Sun’s Marina Mabrey pushed Clark to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

As Stone wagged his finger at Milei, an aide tried to interpret the pronouncements into Spanish.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

On a small stage in the middle of a leafy square, pups of all sizes and breeds strutted and wagged their tails.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

She wagged her finger at the garbage bag.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss