push about

push about

To shove, thrust, or jostle someone or something from place to place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "push" and "about." The toddler pushed about the cardboard box like a shopping cart. The crowd pushed the suspect about as he was led into the court house by police.

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push someone or something about

 and push someone or something around

to jostle someone around. The crowd pushed the visitors around and made them feel unwelcome. People on the sidewalk pushed the delegation about during the noon rush hour.

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