Synonyms of shove

shove 1 of 2

verb

ˈshəv 

1

as in to push

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

I had to keep shoving my heavy suitcase as I slowly made my way to the head of the line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• drive
• thrust
• propel
• move
• squeeze
• force
• jam
• bear (down)
• pressure
• compress
• compel
• weigh (upon)
• impel
• muscle
• depress
• lean (on or against)
• squash
• ram
• bulldoze

2

as in to press

to push steadily against with some force

quit shoving your hand in my face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• press
• compress
• bear (down on)
• weigh (on or upon)
• squeeze
• punch
• depress
• force
• compel
• thrust
• pressure
• mash
• squish
• propel
• muscle
• squash
• squoosh
• lean (on or against)
• stuff
• wedge
• compact
• drive
• pack
• wring
• cram
• constrict
• condense
• jam
• crush
• scrunch
• contract
• jam-pack

shove

2 of 2

noun

as in push

Related Words

• push
• stab
• stick
• jerk
• jam
• nudge
• punch
• jog
• dig
• jab
• lunge
• poke
• dab

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shove

Verb

Court records show that Jang reported McKinsey to police in 2023, accusing him of shoving one of their children and using rough physical discipline with them generally. — Terry Chea, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Once, apparently, my aunt had tried to shove my infant mother off their mother’s lap. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Noun

The two exchanged words, and a Gilman shove angered Walker, who tackled him to the ground. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

The choices seem boundless, but when push comes to the shove, these are the 10 best luxury hotels in Tokyo in 2026 (in alphabetical order). — Jake Emen, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing shove

• shove (off)