shirtfront

/ˈʃɜːrtfrʌnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a tackle or a push in the chest, especially one that is considered aggressive or rough

“The rugby player was accused of a brutal shirtfront on the opposing team’s quarterback.”

2. verb

to tackle or push someone in the chest, especially aggressively

“He shirtfronted the attacker to defend himself.”

Synonyms

  • hit
  • tackle

Antonyms

  • backoff
  • yield