Someone was tugging on my sleeve.
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Tugging
//ˈtʌɡɪŋ//
Synonyms for "tugging" (19 found)
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1 translations across 1 languages.
Spanish
1 entries- jaloneo noun (Translations)
Sample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Matthew was tugging so hard on the leash.
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This sweet melody was tugging at his heartstrings.
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Leon's tugging became a lot more aggressive.
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