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 44 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yanking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yanking
- amputating
- bucking
- bumping
- corkscrewing
- dissevering
- dragging
- extracting
- forcing
- grabbing
- hitching
- hoicking
- jerking
- jigging
- jiggling
- jogging
- joggling
- jolting
- jouncing
- lugging
- lurching
- mining
- nabbing
- nipping
- pitching
- plucking
- prizing
- prying
- pulling
- removing
- ripping
- seizing
- severing
- shaking
- snatching
- staggering
- tearing
- tugging
- tweaking
- twitching
- uprooting
- withdrawing
- wrenching
- wresting
- wringing
Antonyms for yanking
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 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yanking, such as: amputating, bucking, bumping, corkscrewing, cramming, dissevering, dragging.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- rocking
- rough
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- scarifying
- scaring
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- shaking
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- shaky
- shivering
- shock
- shocking
- shuddering
- sickening
- singular
- snatching
- spasmodic
- spectacular
- spooking
- staggering
- startling
- striking
- stunning
- stupefying
- stupendous
- sublime
- surprising
- swaying
- swinging
- tearing
- terrifying
- terrorizing
- thrilling
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- trauma
- trembling
- tremulous
- tugging
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- tweaking
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