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Push Aside (Verb)

Meaning 1

Bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The company's leadership pushed aside concerns about the new policy's potential impact on employees.
  • Critics accused the government of pushing aside the needs of low-income families in favor of wealthier constituents.
  • She pushed aside her doubts and decided to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.
  • The media pushed aside the celebrity's scandal in favor of more sensational news.
  • The manager pushed aside her personal biases to make an objective decision about the job candidate.

Synonyms

  • Dismiss
  • Disregard
  • Ignore
  • Brush Aside
  • Brush Off
  • Discount

Hypernyms

  • Reject

Hyponyms

  • Shrug Off
  • Discredit
  • Cold-shoulder
  • Turn A Blind Eye
  • Scoff
  • Laugh Off
  • Flout
  • Laugh Away
  • Slight
  • Disoblige
  • Pass Off

Meaning 2

Push out of the way.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • She gently tried to push aside the large potted plant blocking the path to the garden.
  • The manager had to push aside several obstacles before finishing the project on time.
  • He struggled to push aside the heavy curtains and open the windows for some fresh air.
  • The player had to stay focused and push aside her doubts during the championship game.
  • The young girl found it difficult to push aside the anxiety and deliver her presentation confidently.

Synonyms

  • Push Away

Hypernyms

  • Force
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