Propel and Tow

Opposite meaning words

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Show all Definitions

Tow is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Tow verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.

Usage example: towed the car into the shop for repair

Show all Definitions

Propel is an antonym for tow.

Nearby Words: towage, towed, towing

body	propel body	tow body
men	propel men	tow men
line	propel line	tow line
way	propel way	tow way
Other words: object, earth, car, ship, opponent.

Cite this Source

Tow and Propel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/propel/tow

Propel & Tow. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/propel/tow>.

Tow or Propel. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/propel/tow.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "propel" and "tow" have occurred on timeline