yanking
The word “yanking” has 2 syllables: yank-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈjæŋkɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for yanking?
In the thesaurus, “yanking” has 16 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yanking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yanking
- extracting
- grabbing
- jerk
- jerking
- lurching
- prying
- pulling
- ripping
- snap
- snatch
- tear
- tearing
- tug
- tugging
- twitching
- wrench
Antonyms for yanking
- fix
- inserting
- installing
- reattaching
Meanings of yanking
- verb
- To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
- To remove from distribution.
Example Sentences
- The toddler was relentless in yanking at the toy, determined to get it from the shelf.
- Frustrated with the knotted shoelaces, she resorted to yanking them free.
- The sudden gust of wind had them desperately yanking at their hats to keep them from blowing away.
- The mechanic was seen yanking on the stubborn car hood, trying to get it to latch properly.
- The fisherman skillfully avoided losing his catch by swiftly yanking the fishing rod when he felt a bite.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yanking, such as: extracting, fix, grabbing, inserting, installing, jerk, jerking.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.