English Synonym Finder

tugging

Definitions

The act of pulling something hard or suddenly.

A feeling of strong emotional pull or internal conflict.

The process of moving a vessel by towing it with a tugboat.

Examples

The toddler was tugging at her mother's sleeve to get some attention.

I felt a gentle tugging sensation on the fishing line, signaling that a fish had finally taken the bait.

Synonyms

pulling dragging towing hauling yanking straining

Antonyms

pushing shoving releasing letting go thrusting propelling driving