shoving

Definitions

The act of pushing someone or something roughly or violently.

The process of thrusting or forcing something into a confined space.

Examples

The crowd was pushing and shoving to get a better view of the stage.

He was shoving his books into his backpack in a desperate hurry to catch the bus.

Synonyms

pushing thrusting propelling jostling shunting ramming forcing

Antonyms

pulling dragging drawing tugging hauling extracting withdrawing