Synonyms for dangling modifier

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A word or clause that qualifies another word or clause ambiguously, sometimes causing confusion (as to which meaning was intended) or (more often) causing unintended humorousness.

By length

7 letters

dangler³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dangler³ = 3 syllables).