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Definitions from WordNet

Verb push away has 1 sense
  1. push aside, push away - push out of the way
    --1 is one way to push, force
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Definitions from the Web

Term: 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.

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