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shove

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  1. push                  
 
1. shove \'sh*v\ vb [ME shoven, fr. OE scu-fan to thrust away; akin to OHG 
   scioba]n to push, OSlav skubati to tear 1: to push along  2: to push or put 
   in a rough, careless, or hasty manner : THRUST  3: to force by other than 
   physical means : COMPEL  1: to move by forcing a way {~ off}  2a: to move 
   something by exerting force  2b: LEAVE  - shov.er n
2. shove n : an act or instance of shoving