Synonyms for swoop

Most common

descend · stoop · pounce · pounce upon

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

   The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.

Forms

Past participle

swooped
e.g. swooped → stooped, descended, pounced, clutched…

Example sentences

• descend The aircraft began to descend toward the runway.
• stoop Don't stoop down to his level. It's not worth it.
• pounce The tiger was stalking Ziri, preparing to pounce.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

stoop¹

6 letters

clutch¹, pounce¹

7 letters

descend²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (descend² = 2 syllables).