tug Synonyms
Another word for tug
• noun (Context 1)
A hard, sudden, or forceful pull.
"She gave the heavy wooden door a firm yank, 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 pang 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
The opposite of tug shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: