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beat back vs push

push vs beat back

beat back is not a noun while push is a noun.

beat back and push both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beat back No No Yes No
push Yes No Yes No
As verbs, push is a hypernym of beat back; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than beat back:
  • beat back: cause to move back by force or influence
  • push: move with force
Other hypernyms of beat back include force.
beat back (noun) push (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away
an effort to advance
an electrical switch operated by pressing
enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing
beat back (verb) push (verb)
cause to move back by force or influence make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move with force
approach a certain age or speed
press against forcefully without moving
move strenuously and with effort
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between beat back and push

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