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drag Antonyms

Opposite of drag

Because the opposite of drag shifts with each meaning, the 22 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pull someone or something along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty, often touching the ground.

Usage Example

"We had to push the heavy wooden table across the porch to make room for the guests."

Strongest
push
shove
Strong
thrust
propel
nudge

• noun (Context 2)

The longitudinal retarding force exerted by air or another fluid surrounding a moving object, acting opposite to the direction of motion.

Usage Example

"Automotive engineers designed the vehicle with a sleek, curved profile to minimize aerodynamic thrust."

Strongest
thrust
propulsion
Strong
drive

• noun (Context 3)

A tedious, boring, or annoying person, task, or situation, or something that hinders progress.

Usage Example

"Having to commute two hours each way in heavy traffic was a real delight on her daily routine."

Strongest
delight
pleasure
joy
Strong
treat
blast
breeze

• verb (Context 4)

To move an icon, image, or selected text across a computer screen using a mouse, touchpad, or finger.

Usage Example

"You can easily organize your files if you drop the documents directly into the archive folder."

Strong
drop

• verb (Context 5)

To pass slowly, tediously, or with seemingly endless duration (especially of time, an event, or a performance).

Usage Example

"The afternoon lecture began to fly because the speaker read directly from his notes in a monotone voice."

Strongest
fly
fly by
Strong
race
rush
zip
whiz
speed

• noun (Context 6)

The act of pulling something along forcefully, or a deep inhalation of smoke from a cigarette or pipe.

Usage Example

"He leaned against the brick wall and took a slow exhalation from his cigarette before answering."

Strong
exhalation
push
shove

Similar words to drag

Words similar to drag shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

air resistance
drag on
puff
dredge
haul
bore
wind resistance
draw
See all synonyms of drag

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