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Definition of shoving - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
actioninvolving aggressive or rough pushing
- He had a shoving attitude during the game.
Noun
1.
movementforceful push against someone or something
- There was a lot of shoving at the concert.
2.
aggressive pushforceful push, sometimes to gain advantage in competition
- There was a lot of shoving during the game.
Expressions with shoving
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giving responsibility to someone else
He was duck shoving to avoid trouble.
Origin of shoving
English, shove (to push) + -ing (action)
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Examples of shoving in a sentence
His shoving behavior was unacceptable at the event. The shoving outside the bar drew police attention. Shoving in the subway causes delays every morning. A sudden shoving near the exit caused people to stumble. The referee warned players after repeated shoving.
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- French:poussant, bousculade, ...
- German:drängelnd, Schubsen, ...
- Italian:aggressivo, spinta, ...
- Spanish:agresivo, empujón, ...
- Portuguese:agressivo, empurrão, ...
- Chinese:粗暴推挤的, 推搡, ...
- Japanese:乱暴な, 押し合い, ...
- Arabic:عَنِيف, الدَّفْع, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹחְפָנִי, דְּחִיפָה, ...
- Russian:агрессивный, толкание, ...
- Ukrainian:агресивний, штовхування, ...
- Hindi:धक्का-मुक्की करने वाला, धक्का-मुक्की, ...
Definition of shove - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
forceful pushtr. push something roughly or with forcetr.
- He shoved the door open with his shoulder.
2.
careless placementtr. put something somewhere quickly and carelesslytr.
- She shoved the papers into her bag.
3.
crowd movementintr. push one's way roughlyintr.
- He shoved through the crowded hallway.
4.
gamblingintr. TECH. US make an all-in bet in pokerintr. TECH. US
- He decided to shove with his remaining chips.
Noun
1.
forceful pushstrong push
- He gave the door a hard shove..
2.
gamesTECH. US all-in bet in pokerTECH. US
- He decided to make a shove with his last chips.
Expressions with shove
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push something forcefully through a space
He had to shove through the narrow door.
push someone repeatedly or roughly
The bigger kids would shove around the smaller ones during recess.
leave or depart abruptly
He told them to shove off and never return.
continue or proceed with an activity or task
Let's shove on with the project despite the challenges.
when pressure is high and action is necessary
When push comes to shove, she always stands her ground.
persistently force ideas or material on someone unwilling
They tried to shove their opinions down my throat all evening.
at a critical moment requiring action or decision
When push came to shove, they decided to sell the house.
force someone to accept something
He tried to shove his opinions down my throat.
interfere in a situation without being asked
She always shoves her oar in during meetings.
move aside to make space for someone
Could you shove over a bit?
move to make space for someone
Can you shove up a bit so I can sit down?
move forward with urgency or impatience
We need to shove along to catch the bus.
express rejection or dismissal rudely
If you don't like it, shove it.
use force to move through a crowd
He had to push and shove to get on the train.
push someone with your hand or body
He tried to give the stranger a shove in the crowd.
push someone or something out of the way forcefully
He shoved aside the chair to open the door.
push someone or something with force
He decided to give the door a shove.
push something forcefully to move it
He had to give it a good shove to open the door.
move ahead by pushing others or things aside
He had to shove his way forward in the busy crowd.
express strong refusal or anger towards a suggestion
If you think I'll help, you can shove that offer.
natural event where wind pushes ice onto shore
The ice shove damaged several lakeside cabins.
game sliding coins on a board
We played shove-ha'penny at the pub last night.
game sliding coins on a board
We played shove-halfpenny at the pub.
Origin of shove
Old English, scufan (to push)
Examples of shove in a sentence
The bully shoved him against the locker. He shoved the clothes into the drawer hastily. They shoved the groceries into the trunk of the car. Fans shoved toward the stadium gates. She shoved past the queue to reach the exit. She had to shove after the flop.
Players often shove when they have a strong hand. With a quick shove, he moved the heavy box. The crowd surged forward with a collective shove. The tournament ended with a dramatic shove. His risky shove paid off in the game.
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- French:pousser, poussée, ...
- German:schieben, Stoß, ...
- Italian:spingere, spinta, ...
- Spanish:empujar, empuje, ...
- Portuguese:empurrar, empurrão, ...
- Chinese:推开, 一推, ...
- Japanese:押し開ける, 押し, ...
- Arabic:دَفَعَ, دفعة, ...
- Hebrew:לִדְחוֹף, דְּחִיפָה, ...
- Russian:толкать, толчок, ...
- Ukrainian:штовхати, поштовх, ...
- Hindi:धक्का देना, धक्का, ...
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