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to shove
01
to push forcefully with a quick, strong movement, often using hands or body
Transitive: to shove sb/sth
Examples
Tempers flared, and a heated argument led to someone attempting to shove their opponent.
The children giggled as they playfully shoved each other in the playground.
02
to move forward by exerting force, often in a determined manner
Intransitive: to shove to a direction
Examples
Trying to catch the train, commuters hurriedly shoved through the crowded platform.
The football player, eager to score, had to shove past defenders to get to the goal.
Shove
01
the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
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