Meaning & use
Dragging
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Pulling something along a surface with effort or difficulty; also used to describe something moving or proceeding slowly and tediously.
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He was dragging the heavy suitcase across the airport floor.
The meeting was dragging on well past its scheduled end time.
A note on using this word
In informal usage, 'dragging someone' can also mean harshly criticizing them, especially on social media.
Words with a similar meaning
pullinghaulingtowing
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Words with an opposite meaning
pushing
Another way to use it
2. verb
Informal: harshly criticizing or mocking someone, especially publicly or online.
Fans were dragging the celebrity online after the controversial interview.
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