pushing around

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing insults invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation

WEAK

bad-mouthing kicking around

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise

WEAK

acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect

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The actress is seen pushing around tires twice her size and wearing boxing gloves, quickly hitting bags with accuracy and speed.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

Sierra Canyon: Jerzy Robinson will be pushing around anyone and everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

It’s like shopping at a pharmacy 100 years ago, with a white-aproned clerk pushing around a ladder to grab your tinctures and tonics, except now it’s a minimum-wage cashier with a key ring.

From Slate • Nov. 10, 2022

The Jayhawks snapped a three-game losing streak and grabbed win No. 6 pushing around No. 18 Oklahoma State, which is in tatters since beating Texas.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

She glanced at the people pushing around us on either side, then she fixed her eyes on me—hard.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

pushing around

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