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tow

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Synonyms & Antonyms of tow

(Entry 1 of 2)

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

towed the car into the shop for repair

Synonyms for tow

drag,
draw,
hale,
haul,
lug,
pull,
tug

Words Related to tow

attract

heave,
jerk,
yank

carry,
convey,
ferry,
move,
transport

Near Antonyms for tow

shove,
thrust

Antonyms for tow

drive,
propel,
push

tow

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of tow (Entry 2 of 2)

as in drag

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for tow

drag

draw,
haul,
jerk,
pluck,
pull,
tug,
wrench,
yank

hitch,
twitch

grab,
snatch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for tow

push

heave,
shove,
thrust

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Thesaurus Entries Near tow

touts

tow

toward

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“Tow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tow. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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