upshove

/ˈʌpʃoʊv/

Definitions

1. noun

a violent or unceremonious push upwards or outwards

“The crowd gave the protesting politician a rough upshove as she tried to deliver her speech.”

2. verb

to push violently or unceremoniously upwards or outwards

“The police had to upshove the crowd to clear a path for the emergency vehicle.”

Synonyms

  • push
  • shove

Antonyms

  • gently
  • push