swipes

Steals or scrolls

Swipes is the plural of swipe, a sweeping motion or stroke.

A swipe can be a criticism or verbal jab: He took swipes at his opponents during the debate.

In digital contexts, swipes are the finger gestures used to navigate touchscreens—scrolling through photos, dismissing notifications, or indicating interest on dating apps: She got dozens of right swipes on her profile.

touchscreen

scroll

Wound document of parchment

  • tapValve controlling liquid flow
  • dragResistance through fluid
  • flickBrief, sharp motion

pinch · zoom · tinder · bumble · match · left · right · dating · app · interface

cleaning

scrub

Clean by rubbing hard

  • mopFloor-washing implement
  • dustFine settled particles
  • polishSmooth by rubbing

cloth · rag · squeegee · streak · surface · counter · glass · window · disinfectant · sanitize

motion

sweep

Brush clean with broom

  • swingSuspended recreational seat
  • slashAngled line or swipe
  • strokeSudden brain blood blockage

brush · wave · swish · flick · arc · backhand · forehand · lunge · whisk · batting

theft

steal

Take without permission

nab · lift · pocket · filch · purloin · grab · take · nick · pinch · heist

card

transaction

Exchange of goods/money

stripe · chip · contactless · payment · credit · debit · badge · keycard · access · scanner

Categories
Opposites
criticism/attack

swipescompliments

Expressions of admiration

praises · accolades · tributes · commendations · endorsements

physical gesture/motion

swipestaps

Light repeated touches

clicks · pokes · jabs · prods · holds

taking/stealing

swipesreturns

Profits from investments

gives back · restores · relinquishes · hands over · surrenders

Phrases
Family

swipe, swiped, swiping, swipers, swiper

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