Synonyms for

Shove

Verb / ʃʌv / Another word for shove — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to push someone or something forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

squeeze jostle stuff thrust push thrust jostle ram force pressure elbow shoulder butt propel drive nudge prod catapult launch heave hurl fling cast throw

Synonyms by register

Formal

propel thrust impetus

Informal

push nudge shove around force

Literary

thrust impel drive

Antonyms

pull guide beckon entice lure coax

Common collocations

  • shove past
  • shove aside
  • shove forward
  • shove into
  • shove it
  • shove it in
  • shove it down

Word family

noun shove
verb shove

Usage note

Shove often implies a rough or forceful action, sometimes with a negative connotation. It is generally considered informal.

Example sentences

  1. He shoved his way through the crowd to get to the front.
  2. She shoved the book off the table by accident.
  3. He shoved his hands in his pockets and walked away.
  4. I had to shove the refrigerator out of the way to get to the outlet.
  5. She shoved her plate away, full and satisfied.

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  • When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch. -Bette Davis
  • If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. -Steve Jobs

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