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shove

shove

 
 
pronunciation:
shuhv
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: shoves, shoving, shoved
definition 1: to push in a rough way or without care.
The boy shoved his brother out of the way.
synonyms:
jostle, thrust
similar words:
butt, elbow, jog, jolt, nudge, push, ram
definition 2: to push along with a steady pressure.
She shoved the heavy box across the floor.
synonyms:
drive, propel, push
similar words:
crowd, move, slide, thrust
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part of speech: noun
definition: an act of shoving.
Give the car door a shove to close it.
synonyms:
jostle, push, thrust
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derivation: shover (n.)