Definitions
the act of applying force in order to move something away
Word origin
From Middle English pushen, poshen, posson, borrowed from Middle French pousser (Modern French pousser) from Old French poulser, from Latin pulsare (“to beat, strike”), frequentative of pellere (past participle pulsus). Doublet of pulsate and pulse (verb). Partly displaced native Old English sċūfan, whence Modern English shove.
Used in a sentence
“In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.”
“You need to push quite hard to get this door open.”
“We are pushed for an answer.”
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Used as a crossword answer3 curated clues
01“Apply force forward”4 letters
02“Shove”4 letters
03“Press forward”4 letters
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