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Synonyms & Similar Words
push aside
shove
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replace
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dismiss
remove
exclude
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overlook
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Meaning of Jostle Aside
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "jostle" means to push or shove someone or something in a rough or violent way, often in a crowd, and "aside" implies moving something or someone out of the way, so "jostle aside" means to push or force someone or something out of the way, often in a rough or aggressive manner.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "jostle" as to push or shove against someone or something, and "aside" as to one side or out of the way, so "jostle aside" means to push or force someone or something to one side or out of the way.
Example Uses
- The politician's opponents tried to jostle her aside during the debate, but she managed to hold her own.
- The crowd was so dense that it was hard not to jostle people aside as we made our way to the front.
- The new employee felt like she was being jostled aside by her coworkers, who seemed to be excluding her from important meetings.