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shove

push roughly / thrust carelessly / strong push
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
past: shovedpp: shoveding: shoving

This word conveys a sense of abruptness and a lack of delicacy. Whether used physically to move a person or carelessly to stow an object, it implies a sudden application of force that disregards precision or politeness. When used as a noun, it describes a single, discrete act of pushing. Unlike a steady push, a shove is typically a sharp, impulsive movement intended to displace something or someone quickly.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ someone/something][~ someone/something into/off/aside something]

To push someone or something roughly and with force.

"He gave the heavy door a hard shove to open it."

Intransitive Verb
[~ someone/something]

To push roughly or forcefully, often in a crowd.

"The commuters began to shove as they tried to board the train."

Noun

A strong, rough push.

"She gave him a shove in the shoulder to get his attention."

Transitive Verb
[~ something into something]

To push something into a space quickly and carelessly.

"I just shoved the dirty clothes into the hamper."

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