jostle

Definition of jostle

Verbs

make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
"We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform"
Type of:
make, work
proceed along a path
come into rough contact with while moving
"The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train"
Synonyms:
shove
Types:
elbow
push one's way with the elbows
shoulder in
push one's way in with one's shoulders
Type of:
force, push
move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

Nouns

the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
Synonyms:
jostling
Types:
elbowing
jostling with the elbows
Type of:
shove
the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)

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