Tug
Tug noun - The act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force.
Wringing
Wringing noun - A forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something.
Usage example: a firm wringing of the shoe got it off
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Wringing and Tug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/tug/wringing
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