push (someone or something) roughly, move (something) somewhere by pushing it roughly, put (something) somewhere carelessly or hastily

shove off, shove it, shove around

Formal and Informal Expressions of shove

In different contexts, you can replace 'shove' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'push, thrust' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'nudge, budge' is a commonplace synonym.

shove: Explore its Definition & Usage

shove Definition

1push (someone or something) roughly
2move (something) somewhere by pushing it roughly
3put (something) somewhere carelessly or hastily

Using shove: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shove" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He shoved me out of the way.
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She shoved the books into her bag.
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I just shoved everything in the closet.
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He shoved his hands in his pockets.

shove Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shove

push
thrust
jostle
ram
force

Antonyms for shove

Phrases with shove

shove off
leave a place, especially in a rude or abrupt manner
Example
It's time for us to shove off and let them get some work done.
shove it
an expression of contempt or dismissal
Example
When he told me to do it again, I just wanted to tell him to shove it.
shove around
to treat someone badly or unfairly
Example
He's always shoving his employees around and making unreasonable demands.

Origins of shove

Middle English: probably from Low German schōven, of West Germanic origin; related to shove.

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Summary: shove in Brief

The verb 'shove' [ʃʌv] means to push or move something roughly or carelessly. It can be used in phrases like 'shove off,' meaning to leave abruptly, or 'shove it,' as an expression of contempt. The idiom 'shove around' refers to treating someone unfairly or badly.