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push around

1 of 1verb
/ˈpʊʃ əˌraʊnd/
Forms:pushes around,pushing around,pushed around,pushed around
1

to rudely or threateningly give orders to someone

  • Ever since he got promoted, he thinks he can push everyone around.
  • He didn't like the new manager because he felt he was being pushed around too much.
  • The team didn't respect the coach who always pushed them around without reason.
  • She spoke up about how her colleague consistently pushed her around with unnecessary tasks.
  • Despite his seniority, he never used it as an excuse to push others around at the workplace.