jostled
Pushed in crowds
Jostled is the past tense of jostle, meaning to bump, push, or elbow someone, usually in a crowd: We were jostled by commuters rushing for the train.
The word suggests repeated small collisions rather than a single forceful shove.
Figuratively, ideas or priorities can jostle for attention: Competing demands jostled for space in her mind.
Pushed with force
- elbowedPushed with arm joint
- bumpedStruck with impact
- nudgedPushed gently to prompt
- thrustForceful forward motion
jolted · shouldered · jarred · knocked · buffeted · displaced · propelled · manhandled
Dense pressing crowd
- crushCompress with force
- packedFilled to capacity
- congestedBlocked by overcrowding
- swarmMass of moving insects
teeming · cramped · jam-packed · mobbed · masses · press · surge · horde
Complete disorder and confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- tumultNoisy, chaotic disturbance
pandemonium · clamor · melee · fracas · kerfuffle · bedlam · hubbub · mayhem
Mild persistent worry
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
displeasure · vexation · flustered · rattled · unsettled · disoriented · off-balance · startled
shoved
Pushed with force
thrust · jolted · shouldered · jarred · knocked · buffeted · displaced · propelled · manhandled · shuffled
throng
Dense pressing crowd
swarm · teeming · cramped · jam-packed · mobbed · masses · press · surge · horde · squashed
chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
tumult · pandemonium · clamor · melee · fracas · kerfuffle · bedlam · hubbub · mayhem · scuffle
unease
Mild persistent worry
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
frustration · displeasure · vexation · flustered · rattled · unsettled · disoriented · off-balance · startled · jittery