°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.
            
            
              
            
        noun
          
            
              °A short, directed application of 
force; an act of pushing.
            
 
            
              
            
          
            
              °An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.
            
            
              
            
        
          synonyms:
          press, shove, urge, advertise
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          , promote, approach, near, bear down