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Definitions from WordNet
Verb push away has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: Push Away Definition: To physically or abstractly move something or someone away from oneself or from a particular location. Part(s) of Speech: Verb, Phrasal verb Sense(s): 1. To physically move something or someone away: - He pushed away the plate of vegetables and refused to eat them. - The crowd pushed away the barriers to get closer to the stage. - She pushed her brother away when he tried to hug her. 2. To emotionally or mentally distance oneself from someone or something: - After their fight, she decided to push away her ex-boyfriend from her life. - The traumatic event made him push away his memories. - The stress of work made him push away his feelings of happiness. 3. To reject, repel, or refuse someone or something: - The company decided to push away the proposal due to a lack of budget. - The singer was pushed away by many record labels before finding success. - The new policies may push away potential customers. Sample Sentences: - Sarah pushed away the heavy box to make space in the storage room. - The child pushed his vegetables away and requested dessert instead. - When he saw the snake, he quickly pushed away his fear and tried to remain calm. - The actress pushed away her co-star when he attempted to kiss her during the scene. - The company's negative reputation might push away job applicants. - Despite her pain, she pushed away negative thoughts and focused on her recovery. Related Amazon Products: The above links will direct to a search on Amazon, which may display a variety of related products based on the search term. | ||||
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