Synonyms for pull

Other words for “pull”, grouped by meaning.

We found 30 synonyms for “pull”. The most common are pulling, clout, wrench, twist, puff.

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

Synonymspulling

noun special advantage or influence

Synonymsclout

noun a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

Synonymswrenchtwist

noun a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

Synonymspuffdrag

verb cause to move by pulling

Synonymsdraw
Oppositespush

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

verb perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

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

verb strain abnormally

Synonymsoverstretch

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

Synonymsdraw

verb tear or be torn violently

Synonymsrendriprive

verb strip of feathers

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

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

Synonymsroot for

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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