pull away (Meaning)

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pull away (v)

pull back or move away or backward

No weak antonyms found.

As the car pulled away from the curb, I waved goodbye to my friends.
The child hesitated for a moment before finally deciding to pull away from his mother's embrace and join the other kids on the playground.
The athlete surged forward, trying to pull away from his competitors and claim victory in the race.
Despite their efforts to repair the relationship, he felt himself starting to pull away from his partner emotionally.
The boat struggled to pull away from the dock against the strong currents of the river.
The company announced plans to pull away from traditional manufacturing methods and embrace innovative technologies.
She felt a sense of relief wash over her as she finally managed to pull away from the toxic environment of her previous job.
The dog whimpered as its owner tried to pull away from the leash, eager to explore the park.
The child's attention began to wander as he tried to pull away from the boring lecture.
Despite their close bond, she sensed her friend starting to pull away as he became more distant and withdrawn.

pull back or move away or backward

shrink, disengage, flee, disentangle, fly,detach, chicken (out), recoil, climb down, flinch

beard, confront, defy, defy, brave, confront,breast, dare, brave, face

As the car pulled away from the curb, I waved goodbye to my friends.

The child hesitated for a moment before finally deciding to pull away from his mother's embrace and join the other kids on the playground.

The athlete surged forward, trying to pull away from his competitors and claim victory in the race.

Despite their efforts to repair the relationship, he felt himself starting to pull away from his partner emotionally.