tugged
How many syllables in tugged?
There are 2 syllables in the word tugged.How to pronounce tugged:
Synonyms for tugged:
drag
dragged
drew
hauled
jerk
lug
pluck
pull
pulled
towed
wrench
yank
Antonyms for tugged:
drave
driven
drove
druv
propelled
pushed
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