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Related to hang in the balance:
hang around,
hang out to dry,
Hanging in the air,
hung out to dry
Synonyms for hang
get the hang of something
hang on or upon something: depend
hang on or upon something: listen attentively to
Synonyms
- listen attentively to
- pay attention to
- be rapt
- give ear to
hang onto something: retain
hang onto something: grip
hang over something or someone
Synonyms for hang
to fasten or be fastened at one point with no support from below
to execute by suspending by the neck
to remain stationary over a place or object
hang around: to visit regularly
hang around: to be with as a companion
hang on: to be determined by or contingent on something unknown, uncertain, or changeable
hang on: to continue without halting despite difficulties or setbacks
hang out: to visit regularly
hang out: to be with as a companion
hang over: to be imminent
hang up: to cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
hang upon: to be determined by or contingent on something unknown, uncertain, or changeable
the proper method for doing, using, or handling something
Synonyms for hang
a special way of doing something
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
cause to be hanging or suspended
fall or flow in a certain way
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
hold on tightly or tenaciously
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
decorate or furnish with something suspended
be placed in position as by a hinge
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
