Synonyms for

Drags

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

Definition

To pull something along a surface, often with difficulty.

Synonyms & similar words

haul hale hangback getbehind drag trail cart draw dropbehind dragon sweepup retardingforce dredge pull sweep dropback tangle dragout scuff puff embroil dragin haul pull tow lug draggle trail draw yank heave slog schlep sweep scrape grind protract extend lengthen delay linger

Synonyms by register

Formal

hauls tows drags pulls

Informal

yanks tugs drags pulls

Literary

lures draws drags

Antonyms

advances propels pushes speeds hurries accelerates

Common collocations

  • drags its feet
  • drags on
  • drags down
  • drags out
  • drags along
  • drags a chain
  • drags a body

Word family

noun drag
verb drag
adjective draggy

Usage note

The verb 'drags' can refer to physically pulling something heavy or to something progressing slowly and tediously. It can also be used in informal contexts to mean 'to pull forcefully'.

Example sentences

  1. She drags her suitcase behind her.
  2. He drags the heavy bag up the stairs.
  3. I don't want to drag this out any longer.
  4. The dog drags his leash on the ground.
  5. He drags his feet when he's tired.

Quotes

  • When life drags you down, roll over and look at the stars.
  • It's hard to drag yourself out of bed when you don't have a reason to.
  • Sometimes you have to drag yourself through the mud to find the gold.

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