Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
push-away
verb
/pʊʃ əˈweɪ/
Definition
To move something or someone in a direction away from oneself using force.
Examples
- He decided to push away the plate when he felt full.
- In the game, players must push away obstacles to proceed.
- She gently pushed away his hand when he reached for her.
Meaning
The act of using physical strength or momentum to create distance between oneself and an object or person.
Synonyms
- shove aside
- distance
- remove
