tug Synonyms
Another word for tug
• noun (Context 1)
A hard, sudden, or forceful pull.
"She gave the heavy wooden door a firm pull, but it remained stubbornly shut."
• verb (Context 2)
To pull at something hard, repeatedly, or suddenly.
"The small child began to pull at his mother's sleeve to get her attention."
• noun (Context 3)
A small, powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels; a tugboat.
"A pair of tugs carefully guided the massive ocean liner safely into the harbor."
• noun (Context 4)
A strong emotional sensation or feeling of attraction.
"He felt a sudden pull of nostalgia when he walked past his old elementary school."
• verb (Context 5)
To tow or push a ship or boat using a specialized, powerful vessel.
"The disabled cargo ship was tugged back to the shipyard for repairs."
Opposites of tug
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of tug varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: