Pull and Propel

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Pull

Pull verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.
Usage example: a team of horses pulling a heavy wagon
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Synonyms for Pull
Antonyms for Pull
Propel is an antonym for pull.
Nearby Words: pulled, pulling, puller

Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.
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Synonyms for Propel
Antonyms for Propel
Pull is an antonym for propel in topics: drive, throw.
Nearby Words: propelled, propelling
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Common collocations

head pull head propel head
door pull door propel door
ship pull ship propel ship
punches pull punches propel punches
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