Synonyms for

Shoved

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

Definition

pushed forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

shove thrust squeeze stuff jostle pushed jostled shunted thrust rammed impelled forced propelled heaved threw thrust shoved bumped knocked shouldered tossed flung hurled cast pitched

Synonyms by register

Formal

propelled thrust impelled forced

Informal

pushed nudged jabbed shunted

Literary

heaved thrust

Antonyms

pulled guided coaxed beckoned lured enticed persuaded

Common collocations

  • shoved the door open
  • shoved him aside
  • shoved the box
  • shoved it in
  • shoved past
  • shoved a note
  • shoved the blame

Word family

noun shove
verb shove

Usage note

Shoved implies a rough or forceful push. It is generally informal and can sometimes carry a negative connotation of aggression or rudeness.

Example sentences

  1. He shoved his way through the crowd to get to the front.
  2. She shoved her plate away, feeling full.
  3. The bully shoved the smaller child to the ground.
  4. He shoved the door open and entered the room.
  5. She shoved her books into her backpack and left the classroom.

Quotes

  • I don't know what it is about me that makes people think I want to hear their problems. Maybe I smile too much. Maybe I wear too much pink. But please remember I can rip your throat out if I need to. Seriously. I don't know how to use the fax machine, but I will learn. - Elle Woods, Legally Blonde
  • It's not about the money. It's about sending a message. Everything burns. - The Joker, The Dark Knight
  • I'll be back. - The Terminator, The Terminator

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