Synonyms for

Dragged

Verb / drægd / Another word for dragged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To pull something along the ground, usually with effort

Synonyms & similar words

dragin dragout dropback embroil dredge sweepup hale dropbehind trail sweep tangle puff cart scuff draw dragon haul getbehind hangback drag pulled hauled tugged yanked trailed heaved lugged towed wrenched carried carted conveyed transported moved shifted removed relocated

Synonyms by register

Formal

hauled towed conveyed

Informal

yanked lugged shuffled

Literary

drudged pulled

Antonyms

pulled lifted pushed carried guided propelled

Common collocations

  • dragged along
  • dragged out
  • dragged down
  • dragged away
  • dragged through
  • dragged its feet
  • dragged on

Word family

noun drag
verb drag
adjective dragged

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'drag' is 'dragged'. It implies moving something heavy or unwillingly by pulling it along the ground or a surface. It can also refer to something tedious or slow.

Example sentences

  1. She dragged her feet on the ground as she walked.
  2. I had to drag the suitcase up the stairs.
  3. We dragged the boat out of the water and onto the shore.
  4. He dragged his chair closer to the table.
  5. The dog dragged his leash behind him as he ran.

Quotes

  • I'm not a star. I'm a guy who has a job that he never thought he would have in a million years. I'm just a regular guy who happened to have a crazy job. -Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. -Jimmy Dean
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. -Steve Jobs

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