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Pushing
/ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
📖 Definitions of "Pushing"
- 1
To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
"In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me."
- 2
To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
- 3
To press or urge forward; to drive.
"to push an objection too far; to push one's luck"
- 4
To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).
"Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested."
- 1
The act by which something is pushed.
"We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd."
- 1
That pushes forward; pressing, driving.
- 2
Aggressively assertive; pushy.
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