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What is another word for Pull? – 125 Pull Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tug drag haul draw pull jerk yank heave lug tow extract remove dislodge wrench force coerce persuade influence attract lead guide propel thrust push nudge shove jostle maneuver handle manipulate control dominate command

    Meaning of Pull

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "pull" means to apply force in order to move something towards oneself, or to move something by using force.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "pull" as to draw or move something in a specified direction by exerting force, or to exert force in order to move something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "pull" as to use force to move something towards yourself, or to make something move in a particular direction.

    Example Uses

    • She pulled the door open and walked inside.
    • The dog pulled on its leash, trying to get to the park.
    • The team pulled together to win the game.
    • The company will pull out of the market if sales don't improve.
    • The doctor pulled out the patient's tooth with a pair of forceps.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    push shove thrust propel repel resist oppose reject decline refuse abstain desist cease halt stop restrain hold keep retain maintain preserve conserve

    Related Nouns

    force power strength energy effort exertion strain tension pressure leverage traction grip grasp clasp clutch hold handle bar lever pulley rope cable chain

    Related Verbs

    drag haul tow draw extract remove dislodge wrench force coerce persuade influence attract lead guide propel thrust push nudge shove jostle maneuver handle manipulate control

    Related Adjectives

    strong powerful forceful energetic strenuous tense taut tight firm secure stable solid sturdy robust vigorous dynamic persuasive influential attractive guiding propulsive thrusting