push
Move it away
The noun and verb push characterizes applied force that is meant to move something.
This works literally (don’t push that button! ) and figuratively: He’s pushing the limit of credibility.
A push is an instance of pushing.
If you give someone or something a push, you expect them to move, or to act.
To push forward is to try to make progress in a difficult situation.
To push back is to resist something directed at you.
Push with force
- thrustForceful forward motion
- propelForce into motion
- pressApply force downward
- nudgeGentle push to prompt
heave · ram · jostle · bump · drive · impel · shoulder · elbow
Apply force downward
- clickBrief sharp noise
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
- depressLower or sadden
- activateCause to function
trigger · engage · switch · toggle · touchscreen · keypad · doorbell · elevator
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
perseverance · grit · resolve · willpower · hustle · go-getter · self-starter · hunger
Raise in rank
- advertisePublicly promote goods
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- canvassSeek opinions systematically
crusade · blitz · outreach · drive · initiative · pitch · sell · market
Applied energy toward goals
- strainExcessive stretching force
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
grind · sweat · fatigue · exhaustion · perseverance · endurance · stamina · workout
Agreement or distribution
- peddleSell goods informally
- sellTransfer for payment
- trafficMovement along routes
- distributeDivide and deliver
supply · dealer · smuggle · narcotics · contraband · street · illicit · underground
shove
Push with force
nudge · heave · ram · jostle · bump · drive · impel · shoulder · elbow · bulldoze
coerce
Obtain by intimidation
badger · hound · press · lean · compel · pressure · insist · demand · cajole · persuade
press
Apply force downward
activate · trigger · engage · switch · toggle · touchscreen · keypad · doorbell · elevator · remote
drive
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
tenacity · perseverance · grit · resolve · willpower · hustle · go-getter · self-starter · hunger · fire
promote
Raise in rank
canvass · crusade · blitz · outreach · drive · initiative · pitch · sell · market · hype
effort
Applied energy toward goals
- strainExcessive stretching force
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
toil · grind · sweat · fatigue · exhaustion · perseverance · endurance · stamina · workout · rep
putt
Short golf stroke
draw · hook · lag · shank · pitch · stroke · green · putter · birdie · bogey
deal
Agreement or distribution
distribute · supply · dealer · smuggle · narcotics · contraband · street · illicit · underground · cartel
boundary
Line marking a limit
maximum · capacity · envelope · frontier · ceiling · barrier · stretch · test · challenge · exceed
pushdiscourage
Diminish someone's confidence
deter · dissuade · discouragement · disinterest · hold back
- push upBodyweight chest exercise
- push awayForce something back
- pushed backDeferred or resisted
- push throughContinue despite resistance
- push backOppose or delay something
- pushed aroundCoerced through intimidation
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