Synonyms of dragged

dragged

verb

past tense of drag

1

as in pulled

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

the deliveryman dragged the barrels over against the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulled
• hauled
• tugged
• towed
• drew
• carried
• haled
• lugged
• heaved
• attracted
• yanked
• jerked
• moved
• transported
• conveyed
• ferried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pushed
• drove
• propelled
• thrust
• shoved

2

as in lingered

to move or act slowly

one of the climbers was beginning to drag

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lingered
• crawled
• delayed
• poked
• strolled
• crept
• lagged
• shuffled
• played
• loitered
• dawdled
• stalled
• diddled
• fell behind
• dropped behind
• lollygagged
• hung fire
• moped
• marked time
• staggered
• tarried
• lounged
• dallied
• idled
• dragged one's feet
• sauntered
• took one's time
• dillydallied
• ambled
• inched
• shilly-shallied
• trifled
• loafed
• fiddled (around)
• decelerated
• eased
• fooled around
• lumbered
• puttered (around)
• lolled
• plodded
• pottered (around)
• messed around
• hung (around or out)
• slowed (down or up)
• procrastinated
• temporized
• monkeyed (around)
• filibustered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rushed
• hurried
• ran
• ripped
• sped
• flew
• raced
• dashed
• bolted
• tore
• hastened
• scurried
• whirled
• scooted
• whisked
• whizzed
• zipped
• rocketed
• darted
• hustled
• scrambled
• coursed
• barreled
• hurtled
• ran
• scudded
• humped
• stampeded
• trotted
• bowled
• breezed
• sprinted
• galloped
• jogged
• careered
• accelerated
• quickened
• hotfooted (it)
• sped (up)
• overtook
• outpaced
• caught up
• outstripped
• outran
• fast-forwarded

3

as in crawled

to move slowly

the play dragged and seemed to take forever to get to its predictable conclusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crawled
• crept
• shuffled
• poked
• inched
• slouched
• limped
• oozed
• creaked (along)
• nosed
• plodded
• trudged
• snailed
• tramped
• shambled
• lumbered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flew
• sped
• raced
• sailed
• floated
• hurried
• whizzed
• zipped
• tore
• glided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dragged

Malkin controlled Lapierre’s dump-in attempt near the blue line, toe-dragged past Panther defenseman Gustav Forsling in the slot and beat Black with a wrist shot. — Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

In my opinion, the president and his incompetent, corrupt acolytes have debased the office and dragged the good name of America through the mud. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

The department has not released details about what led to the officer being dragged. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

In the final weeks of the 2026 midterms, political candidates have dragged their opponents’ families into campaigns, reflecting how divisive politics has become, with few barbs, if any, off-limits. — Dan Merica, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

Season 2 picks up from where things left off, with Michael and Diana having barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo’s death. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s spokesman denied Britain was being dragged in to the conflict. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Tennessee won 52–49 on a Chase McGrath field goal as time expired, and fans tore down the goalposts and dragged them to the Tennessee River. — Austin Evans, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026

But as the war dragged on and energy costs climbed, his tone changed. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026