Pull and Push back

Opposite meaning terms

Pull verb - Direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.

Usage example: The ad pulled in many potential customers

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Push back is an antonym for pull.

Nearby Words: pulled, pulling, puller

Push back verb - Cause to move back by force or influence.

Usage example: push back the urge to smoke

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Pull is an antonym for push back.

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