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push around
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Princeton's WordNet
strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push aroundverb
be bossy towards
"Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
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push aroundverb
To treat contemptuously and unfairly; to bully
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push around
Push around generally refers to the act of treating someone unfairly or unkindly, often through bullying, intimidation, or use of force. This can relate to both physical and psychological behavior. This term is often used in contexts where a person in a superior position is abusing their power or authority.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of push around in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of push around in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of push around in a Sentence
Aquarium Biologist Halley Miller:
Like all giant Pacific octopus, The Florida Aquarium’s GPO Farallon is an extremely intelligent creature. Enrichment activities are key to optimal animal welfare as a result the professional care team provide her with a wide variety of activities from puzzles, to painting and more, this was first time we presented Farallon this activity.She was very engaged with the canvases; using her arms and suckers to push around the paint.
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