pushes
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noun
- A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.“Give the door a hard push if it sticks.”
- An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.“One more push and the baby will be out.”
- A great effort (to do something).“Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.”
- An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
verb
- 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.”
- To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.
- To press or urge forward; to drive.“to push an objection too far; to push one's luck”
- To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).“Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.”
noun
- A pustule; a pimple.
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