English Synonym Finder

pulling

Definitions

The act of exerting force on an object to move it toward the source of the force.

The process of extracting or removing something, such as a tooth or a weed.

The act of straining or injuring a muscle or ligament.

Examples

She is pulling the heavy suitcase across the airport terminal.

The team is pulling together to finish the project before the deadline.

Synonyms

tugging hauling dragging drawing towing straining yanking

Antonyms

pushing shoving thrusting propelling driving releasing