shove Synonyms
shove Meaning
shove (n)
the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
shove (v)
come into rough contact with while moving
push roughly
press or force
shove (v. t.)
To drive along by the direct and continuous application of strength; to push; especially, to push (a body) so as to make it move along the surface of another body; as, to shove a boat on the water; to shove a table across the floor.
To push along, aside, or away, in a careless or rude manner; to jostle.
shove (v. i.)
To push or drive forward; to move onward by pushing or jostling.
To move off or along by an act pushing, as with an oar a pole used by one in a boat; sometimes with off.
shove (n.)
The act of shoving; a forcible push.
shove ()
p. p. of Shove.
shove Sentence Examples
- He shoved the heavy box into the corner of the room.
- The crowd shoved forward, eager to get a closer look.
- I accidentally shoved my elbow into her side.
- The teacher shoved the student out of the classroom.
- The wind shoved the door open, causing it to slam.
- He shoved the quilt into the pillowcase, struggling to fit it in.
- The child shoved his toys into the toy box, making a mess.
- She shoved the book onto the shelf, not bothering to put it away properly.
- The bulldozer shoved the pile of rubble out of the way.
- The detective shoved the suspect against the wall, grilling him for information.
FAQs About the word shove
the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something), come into rough contact with while moving, push roughly, press or forceTo drive along by the direct
thrust, drive,push, move,propel, depress, impel, pressure, compel, bear (down)
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He shoved the heavy box into the corner of the room.
The crowd shoved forward, eager to get a closer look.
I accidentally shoved my elbow into her side.
The teacher shoved the student out of the classroom.
