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Synonyms & Similar Words
driving
forcing
propelling
thrusting
pressing
urging
compelling
coercing
impelling
motivating
influencing
persuading
inducing
encouraging
prompting
goading
prodding
spurring
nudging
shoving
jerking
jolting
boosting
lifting
elevating
raising
heaving
hoisting
hauling
tugging
pulling
drawing
Meaning of Pushing
The primary meaning of "Pushing" is to apply force in order to move something or someone.
Definitions
- To apply a force in order to move something or someone away from oneself
- * To urge or force someone to do something
- * To promote or encourage the sale or use of something
Etymology of Pushing
The word "Pushing" comes from the Old English word "puscan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "puskaniz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "peus-", which means "to thrust, push"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe physical force, and later expanded to include figurative senses such as urging or encouraging
Example Uses
- The wind was pushing against the door, making it hard to open
- * She was pushing herself to finish the project on time
- * The company is pushing its new product through aggressive marketing