pushed around

verb

Definition of pushed aroundnext
past tense of push around
as in forced

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushed around
  1. obliged
  2. compelled
  3. constrained
  4. bludgeoned
  5. harassed
  6. pressed
  7. threatened
Verb
  • In all but three cases, Biden obliged.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Last, but not least, as the host of a party you are never obliged to serve a wine that a guest has brought.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of obliged
Verb
  • The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compelled
Verb
  • His brilliance has been constrained only by the limits of his imagination.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This lack of reliable allied support left Iran constrained in its ability to respond effectively.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of constrained
Verb
  • Several hours later, she was found dead in her own home – bludgeoned and strangled.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Preliminary investigation indicated she was bludgeoned to death.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of bludgeoned
Verb
  • The department also said that pro-Palestinian students complained that they had been harassed by other students and members of the public.
    Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • He's also been harassed by fellow inmates.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of harassed
Verb
  • The Concerned Citizens group pressed local officials to take action to protect the children.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Concerned Citizens group pressed local officials to take action to protect the children.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressed
Verb
  • In November, Carro sentenced Christopher Brown, a man who had threatened a synagogue, to 10 years in prison.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Romy needs to lose it all, or at least be threatened with it.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of threatened
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