press vs push

press and push both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
press	Yes	No	Yes	No
push	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, push is a hypernym of press; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than press:

Other hypernyms of press include pushing.

As verbs, push is a hyponym of press; that is, push is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than press:

Other hyponyms of press include hurry, rush, bear on, advocate, preach.

As verbs, push is a hyponym of press; that is, push is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than press:

As verbs, press and push are synonyms defined as:

press and push: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

As verbs, push is a hypernym of press; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than press:

Other hypernyms of press include force.

As verbs, press and push are synonyms defined as:

press and push: 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

Other synonyms of press include agitate, campaign, crusade, fight.

As verbs, push is a hypernym of press; that is, push is a word with a broader meaning than press:

press: 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
push: make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

Other hypernyms of press include advertise, advertize, promote.

press (noun)	push (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	the act of applying force in order to move something away
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead	an effort to advance
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids	an electrical switch operated by pressing
a machine used for printing	enterprising or ambitious drive
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes	the force used in pushing
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention

press (verb)	push (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
ask for or request earnestly	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
lift weights	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
exert pressure or force to or upon	move with force
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure	approach a certain age or speed
squeeze or press together	press against forcefully without moving
press and smooth with a heated iron	move strenuously and with effort
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby	sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
press from a plastic	strive and make an effort to reach a goal
create by pressing	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
crowd closely
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
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome