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Push around

To treat contemptuously and unfairly; to bully

📖 Definitions of "Push around"

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    To treat contemptuously and unfairly; to bully

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Push around"

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browbeatverb(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
bullynounA person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege.
ballyragverb(transitive) To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
bullyragverb(transitive) To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
hectornoun(transitive) To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
strong-armverb(often figurative, transitive) To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.
boss aroundverb(transitive) To act in a bossy manner with another person, ordering them to do things, whether or not one is actually their superior.
move aroundverb(intransitive) To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long.
push and shoveverb(informal) To use one's strength to force oneself through a crowded area.
push onverb(idiomatic) To persist, persevere.
go aroundverb(intransitive) To move or spread from person to person.
get aroundverbTo transport oneself from place to place.
push up againstverb(transitive) To generate pressure on (someone or something); to challenge.
push throughverb(intransitive, figurative) To overcome (pain, discomfort, etc.) by force or willpower.
run aroundverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To be very busy doing many different things.
push backnounAlternative spelling of pushback. [The act of repelling an enemy, etc.]
push inverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To jump the queue, especially in a forceful manner.
work aroundverbTo bypass or circumvent (a problem or obstacle).
push forwardverb(intransitive) To continue to act or do something, especially with a lot of effort
look aroundverbTo take note of what is going on; to make oneself aware.

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