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DRAG Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word drag. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For DRAG

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heave
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• (geology) a horizontal dislocation

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

• the act of raising something

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

verb

• utter a sound, as with obvious effort

• throw with great effort

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• lift or elevate

• move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

propel
verbv
verb

• cause to move forward with force

• give an incentive for action

pull
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

• the force used in pulling

• special advantage or influence

• a device used for pulling something

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

• a sustained effort

verb

• cause to move by pulling

• direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

• move into a certain direction

• apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion

• perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

• bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover

• steer into a certain direction

• strain abnormally

• cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense

• operate when rowing a boat

• rein in to keep from winning a race

• tear or be torn violently

• hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing

• strip of feathers

• remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

• take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for

• take away

push
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

tug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden abrupt pull

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

verb

• pull hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• tow (a vessel) with a tug

• carry with difficulty

• move by pulling hard

• pull or strain hard at

• struggle in opposition

Alternatives for HEAVE

Alternatives for PROPEL

Alternatives for PULL

Alternatives for PUSH

Alternatives for TUG

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