Synonyms of shoving

shoving

verb

present participle of shove

1

as in pushing

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

• pushing
• driving
• thrusting
• propelling
• moving
• squeezing
• forcing
• jamming
• compressing
• pressuring
• bearing (down)
• weighing (upon)
• squashing
• ramming
• impelling
• leaning (on or against)
• depressing
• compelling
• bulldozing
• muscling

2

as in pressing

to push steadily against with some force

quit shoving your hand in my face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pressing
• compressing
• bearing (down on)
• weighing (on or upon)
• squeezing
• punching
• forcing
• depressing
• squashing
• pressuring
• mashing
• thrusting
• squishing
• squooshing
• propelling
• muscling
• wedging
• compelling
• leaning (on or against)
• compacting
• jamming
• condensing
• cramming
• driving
• packing
• constricting
• stuffing
• wringing
• crushing
• contracting
• scrunching
• jam-packing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shoving

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

According to the suit, the video depicts the staff member grabbing a Black student from behind, spinning him around, grabbing him by the shirt and shoving him repeatedly into the metal roll-down door of a concession stand. — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Kolb was also seen shoving and grabbing a second PETA member who was filming the catwalk takeover and covered the protester’s face with his hand. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2026

Golf equipment powerhouse Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf amid the justified backlash over a video ad for a new Callaway driver that depicts a man aggressively shoving a woman to the ground. — Greg Cote august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Pre-fight tensions escalated at the weigh-ins, with Itauma shoving Hrgovic off the stage, leading to a retaliatory slap from Hrgovic, adding fuel to the already compelling matchup. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

There have been many advertisements over the years with men tackling or shoving women. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The guard stamps my name before shoving a copy of the week’s pamphlet in my hand. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Two major golf brands have apologized following backlash over an ad that showed a man forcefully shoving a woman to the ground. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026