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Opposite of tow
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• noun (Context 1)
The act of pulling a vehicle or vessel along behind another using a rope, chain, or specialized equipment.
Usage Example
"We had to call a roadside assistance service for a push when the car's radiator overheated."
Strongest
push
• verb (Context 2)
To pull or drag (a vehicle, vessel, or other heavy object) behind another vehicle or person by means of a rope, chain, or tow bar.
Usage Example
"The coast guard quickly dispatched a cutter to push the disabled sailboat back to the harbor."
Strongest
push
Strong
propel
Similar words to tow
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to tow vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
pull
haul
tug
drag
draw
fiber
hemp
flax
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tow