push
Noun
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is a type of: actuation, propulsion - the act of propellingsubtypes:same as: pushing
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is a type of: force - (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantitysame as: thrust
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is a type of: drive - the trait of being highly motivatedsubtypes: second wind - renewed energy or strength to continue an undertakingsame as: energy, get-up-and-go
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is a type of: electric switch, electrical switch, switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuitsubtypes:
- bell push - a button that is pushed to ring a bell
- bell, buzzer, doorbell - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
- horn button - a button that you press to activate the horn of an automobile
- mouse button - a push button on the mouse
- panic button - a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency
- reset button - a push button that you press to activate the reset mechanism
is a part of: push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttonssame as: button, push button -
is a type of: advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression - the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
Verb
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entail:is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sensesubtypes:
- nudge, poke at, prod - to push against gently
- press, push - make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
- beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse - cause to move back by force or influence
- shove - push roughly
- flick, jerk - throw or toss with a quick motion
- jostle, shove - come into rough contact with while moving
- nose - push or move with the nose
- obtrude, push out, thrust out - push to thrust outward
- push aside, push away - push out of the way
- muscle into - force one's way
- push up - push upward
- thrust - push forcefully
- drive - urge forward
- jam - push down forcibly
- shove, squeeze, stuff, thrust - press or force
- tip, topple, tumble - cause to topple or tumble by pushing
same as: forceverb group: push - press against forcefully without moving -
subtypes:
- nudge - push into action by pestering or annoying gently
- bull, bull through - push or force
same as: bear on -
is a type of: praise - express approval ofsubtypes:
- propagandise, propagandize - spread by propaganda
- plug - make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
- bill - advertise especially by posters or placards
- agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
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is a type of: press - exert pressure or force to or upon
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same as: crowd
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referred to in: crime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking - (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
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is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallyverb group: push - press against forcefully without moving
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same as: press
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- Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging
- Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
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