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(yanked) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to pull something suddenly and forcefully.

Example Sentence

He yanked the shirt off the hanger.

More Example Sentences

The dog yanked on the leash hard.

Synonyms

pulled; tugged; wrenched

Antonyms

released; let go; eased

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Rhymes

  • banked
  • blanked
  • cranked
  • flanked
  • franked
  • ranked
  • spanked
  • tanked
  • thanked
  • yanked

  • outflanked
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