shove down

The phrase 'shove down' is often used to describe forceful actions, whether physical or metaphorical, involving pushing something downward or imposing something on someone.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To push something downward with force.

Example

  • He shoved the lid down to close the box tightly.

B2Emotional

(figurative)To suppress or hide emotions forcefully.

Example

  • She tried to shove down her feelings of anger.

C1Interpersonal

(idiomatic)To force someone to accept or deal with something they do not want.

Example

  • He kept shoving his opinions down everyone's throats.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shove down":

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