shove(noun, verb) noun1. the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)- he gave the door a shoveDefinition categories: act, push, pushing verb1. come into rough contact with while movingSimilar word(s): jostleDefinition categories: motion, force, push2. push roughly- the people pushed and shoved to get in lineDefinition categories: contact, force, push3. press or forceSimilar word(s): squeeze, stuff, thrustDefinition categories: motion, force, push