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jostle

verb
/ˈdʒɒsl/

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example Sentences

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

Example Expressions

jostle for position

Synonyms

push, shove, elbow, bump, crowd

Antonyms

avoid, yield, retreat

Collocations

jostle in the crowd, jostle for space, jostle for attention

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