empujón

Definitions of empujón
  1. noun
    the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
    synonyms: achuchón, arrechucho, empellón, empuje, envite, envión, metido, rempujón
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    type of:
    impulsión
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
  2. noun
    a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
    synonyms: codazo, espetón, hincadura, hurgonada, picazo
  3. noun
    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    synonyms: acicate, aguijón, espuela, estímulo
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    type of:
    incitación
    the expression of approval and support
  4. noun
    the force used in pushing
    synonyms: empuje
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    type of:
    fuerza
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
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