shoves

When someone shoves someone, they push them violently. Sometimes shoving is used as a form of intimidation or to start a fight.

  • He shoved her, and she hit her head on the doorjamb.

  • He was shoved out of the way by the other person.

Definition of shoves

verb

come into rough contact with while moving

Synonyms:

jostle

verb

press or force

Synonyms:

squeeze, stuff, thrust

verb

push roughly

noun

the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

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Example Sentences for shoves

  • 1

    Push and shove the remainder to suit.

  • 2

    I push and shove the remainder towards the door.

  • 3

    I thought we got off to a good start, but when push came to shove they were hungrier.

  • 4

    There was at least one instance of pushing and shoving to get to pre Black Friday deals at the Athens Walmart store.

  • 5

    Shove the blade into the statues heart.

  • 6

    Don't suddenly shove in the dimensions of the building.

  • 7

    I'm asking that we shove it to the bottom of the article.

  • 8

    He shoves and I light in the ditch by the road.

  • 9

    Haynes grew tired of the charade and shoved Heenan.

  • 10

    He shoves the cops out of the way and pounds downstairs.