The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SWINGE
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What does SWINGE mean?
SWINGE noun- A swinging blow.
- Power; sway; influence.
- To singe.
- To move like a lash; to lash.
- To strike hard.
- To chastise; to beat.