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

Instead, Iñárritu shoves in a limp subplot about a missing daughter to humanize him. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

The show seems to hope that the thrill of fan service will do the heavy lifting, shoving one seemingly meaningful cameo appearance after another in front of the camera. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 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)