SHOVES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word shoves. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SHOVES
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| forces | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a powerful effect or influence • (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity • physical energy or intensity • group of people willing to obey orders • a unit that is part of some military service • an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) • one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority • a group of people having the power of effective action • (of a law) having legal validity • a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate • move with force • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically • do forcibly; exert force • take by force | ||||||||
| jabs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • a quick short straight punch • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • poke or thrust abruptly • strike or punch with quick and short blows • stab or pierce | ||||||||
| nudges | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a slight push or shake verb • to push against gently • push into action by pestering or annoying gently | ||||||||
| pokes | verbv | |||||||
noun • tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • poke or thrust abruptly • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • stir by poking • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument • make a hole by poking | ||||||||
| propels | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to move forward with force • give an incentive for action | ||||||||
| pushes | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||||
| shunts | verbv | |||||||
noun • a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another • a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current • implant consisting of a tube made of plastic or rubber; for draining fluids within the body verb • transfer to another track, of trains • provide with or divert by means of an electrical shunt | ||||||||
| thrusts | verbv | |||||||
noun • the force used in pushing • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • the act of applying force to propel something • verbal criticism • a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb • push forcefully • press or force • make a thrusting forward movement • impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock • push violently in a specified direction • place or put with great energy | ||||||||
| jostle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing) verb • make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving • come into rough contact with while moving | ||||||||
| squeeze | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of gripping and pressing firmly • a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high • a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer • (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend • a twisting squeeze • an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power • a tight or amorous embrace • the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space verb • to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition • press firmly • squeeze like a wedge into a tight space • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • obtain by coercion or intimidation • press or force • squeeze tightly between the fingers • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • squeeze or press together | ||||||||
| stuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • miscellaneous unspecified objects • informal terms for personal possessions • senseless talk • unspecified qualities required to do or be something • information in some unspecified form • a critically important or characteristic component verb • cram into a cavity • press or force • obstruct • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself • treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting • fill tightly with a material • fill with a stuffing while cooking | ||||||||
