Synonyms for push

Other words for “push”, grouped by meaning.

We found 21 synonyms for “push”. The most common are pushing, thrust, energy, get-up-and-go, push button.

noun the act of applying force in order to move something away

Synonymspushing

noun the force used in pushing

Synonymsthrust

noun enterprising or ambitious drive

noun an electrical switch operated by pressing

verb move with force

Synonymsforce

Oppositespull

verb press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

Synonymsbear on

verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

verb strive and make an effort to reach a goal

verb approach a certain age or speed

Synonymscrowd

verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

verb make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Synonymspress

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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