push around

/pʊʃ əˌraʊnd/
/pʊʃ əˈraʊnd/
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Other forms: pushed around; pushing around

Definitions of push around
  1. verb
    be bossy towards
    synonyms: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, strong-arm
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    types:
    domineer, tyrannise, tyrannize
    rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
    type of:
    intimidate
    make timid or fearful
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