pousser

Definitions of pousser
  1. verb
    try to stir up public opinion
    synonyms: aiguillonner, ameuter, dresser contre, exciter, fouetter, inciter à
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    provoquer, stimuler
    provide the needed stimulus for
  2. verb
    press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
    synonyms:
    peiner, travailler
    strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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    presser
    force or impel in an indicated direction
  3. verb
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    synonyms: encourager, stimuler
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    donner du courage, encourager
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  4. verb
    push to thrust outward
    synonyms: pousser en avant
  5. verb
    cause to move forward with force
    synonyms: pousser en avant, propulser
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    donner une chiquenaude
    move with a flick or light motion
    donner un coup de pied, pousser avec le pied
    drive or propel with the foot
    frapper
    cause to move by striking
    lancer, projeter
    propel through the air
    lancer
    propel with force
    catapulter
    shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
    lancer, projeter
    throw, send, or cast forward
    rebondir
    hit something so that it bounces
    dribbler
    propel, "Carry the ball"
    faire dévaler, lancer
    throw forcefully
    bombarder
    cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
    jeter, lancer
    throw with force or recklessness
    jeter, lancer
    throw carelessly
    décoller, lancer
    launch with great force
    effleurer, raser
    cause to skip over a surface
    shooter, tirer
    throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective
    faire une passe, passer
    throw (a ball) to another player
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    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  6. verb
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
    synonyms:
    presser, s'appuyer sur
    press against forcefully without moving
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    tirer
    cause to move by pulling
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    pousser du coude
    to push against gently
    repousser
    cause to move back by force or influence
    bousculer
    come into rough contact with while moving
    pousser en avant
    push to thrust outward
    repousser, éloigner
    push out of the way
    fourrer, mettre
    press or force
    faire dégringoler, faire tomber, renverser
    cause to topple or tumble by pushing
    piquer
    poke or thrust abruptly
    donner un coup de couteau, poignarder
    stab or pierce
    donner des coups de poing à
    give a slight push to
    aborder, forcer
    force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  7. verb
    push out of the way
    synonyms: repousser, éloigner
  8. verb
    press against forcefully without moving
    synonyms: presser, s'appuyer sur
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    appuyer sur, presser
    exert pressure or force to or upon
  9. verb
    compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment
    synonyms:
    aborder, forcer
    force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
    conduire, mouvoir
    to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly
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    forcer
    compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
  10. verb
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
    synonyms: déplacer
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    déloger
    remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
    transférer, transplanter
    lift and reset in another soil or situation
    jeter, lancer
    cause to fall off
    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  11. verb
    move with a flick or light motion
    synonyms: donner une chiquenaude
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    pousser en avant, propulser
    cause to move forward with force
  12. verb
    poke or thrust abruptly
    synonyms: piquer
  13. verb
    push forcefully
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    piquer
    poke or thrust abruptly
    donner un coup de couteau, poignarder
    stab or pierce
    aborder, forcer
    force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
  14. verb
    give an incentive for action
    synonyms: inciter
    affecter, faire impression sur, impressionner, remuer, émouvoir
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
    attendrir, remuer, émouvoir
    arouse sympathy or compassion in
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    effectuer, faire
    give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
  15. verb
    compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
    synonyms: forcer
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    effectuer, faire
    give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
  16. verb
    move heavily
    synonyms: avancer lourdement
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    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  17. verb
    increase in size by natural process
    synonyms: croître, grandir
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    bourgeonner, germer
    produce buds, branches, or germinate
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    se développer, évoluer
    grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
  18. verb
    be erected, built, or constructed
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    décoller, monter, s'envoler
    move upward
  19. verb
    give a slight push to
    synonyms: donner des coups de poing à
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    pousser du coude
    to push against gently
  20. verb
    come into rough contact with while moving
    synonyms: bousculer
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