yanking

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Definition

verb. pulling something quickly and suddenly.

Example Sentence

The dog was yanking on the leash.

More Example Sentences

She is yanking the door open quickly.

Synonyms

pulling; tugging; jerking

Antonyms

releasing; letting go; easing

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Rhymes

  • banking
  • blanking
  • clanking
  • cranking
  • flanking
  • franking
  • nanking
  • planking
  • ranking
  • spanking
  • tanking
  • thanking
  • yanking

  • nonbanking
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