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push away

v. push out of the way [syn: push aside]

Usage examples of "push away".

Long had he been forced to push away and conceal his terror at the near presence of so many vicious carnivores.

The first, with his foot planted awkwardly upon a sharp outcropping, seemed to be trying to push away the second, who stood facing away from the viewer, a hand lifted, admonishing.

She had been trying not to listen, trying to push away the memories that had been called up by her recounting of what had happened.

He approached the window and, using the scrap of wood, began to push away the grass edges.

He wanted to get up, push away the covers, but his body did not respond, and he suddenly felt depressed, his mind slowed, quieted.

All I meant was that if she sees you push away your dinner untasted, she will realize that your heart is aching, and will probably be the first to suggest blowing the all clear.

On one occasion I saw him push away a plate of something, plant his elbows on the table, and hide his face in his hands.