to move along by force from behind; push.

to push roughly or rudely; jostle.

Slang: Often Vulgar . to go to hell with

Voters are telling Congress to shove its new tax plan.

to push.

an act or instance of shoving. ?

shove off,

to push a boat from the shore.

Informal . to go away; depart

I think I'll be shoving off now.

shove or stick it

Slang ( often vulgar ). (used to express contempt or belligerence)

I told them to take the job and shove it.

shove or stick it up your or one's ass

Slang ( vulgar ). go to hell

a term of contempt, abuse, disagreement, or the like.

when or if push comes to shove. push ( def. 35 ) .

verb

pull

verb

boost , buck , bulldoze * , cram , crowd , dig , drive , elbow , hustle , impel , jab , jam , jostle , nudge , poke , press , prod , propel , shoulder , thrust , push , ram , bump , force , shunt

phrasal verb

depart , exit , get away , get off , go away , leave , pull out , quit , retire , run , withdraw

noun

butt , thrust