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Synonyms of pull

33 similar words · 10 opposite words

Another word for pull is draw. Other synonyms of pull are drag, tow, attract, tug and hale. The opposite of pull is push.

Synonyms and similar words for pull

verbTo apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

  • dragTo pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.
  • towTo pull something behind one, such as by using a line, chain, or tongue.
  • tugTo pull or drag with great effort.
  • yankTo remove; to recall or revoke.

verbTo persuade (someone) to have sex with one.

  • scoreTo obtain a sexual favor.

verbTo remove or withdraw (something), especially from public circulation or availability.

  • recall
  • withdrawTo draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

verbTo retrieve or look up for use.

verbTo do or perform, especially something seen as negative by the speaker.

nounAn attractive force which causes motion towards the source.

nounThe power to influence someone or something; sway, clout.

nounAny device meant to be pulled, as a lever, knob, handle, or rope.

nounAn injury resulting from a forceful pull on a limb, etc.; strain; sprain.

verbMore synonyms

  • attractTo pull toward without touching.
  • drawTo pull (someone or something) in a particular direction or manner.
  • haleTo drag or pull, especially forcibly.
  • heaveTo pull up with a rope or cable.
  • lugTo haul or drag along (especially something heavy); to carry; to pull.
  • schlep

Opposite of pull

verbAntonym(s) of “apply force to (something) so it comes towards one”.

  • pushTo apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
  • repel
  • shove

verbMore antonyms

nounAntonym(s) of “attractive force”.

nounAntonym(s) of “device meant to be pulled”.

Meaning of pull

  1. verb To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
  2. verb To gather with the hand, or by drawing toward oneself; to pluck or pick (flowers, fruit, etc.).
  3. verb To attract or net; to pull in.

Full definition of pull

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Questions about synonyms of pull

What is another word for pull?
Pull has 33 synonyms on Word.ws, such as draw, drag, tow, attract, tug, hale and heave.
What is the opposite of pull?
The opposite of pull is push. Other antonyms of pull are leave and rest.
What does pull mean?
Pull means to apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: pull (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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