push vs flick

push and flick both are nouns.

push and flick both are verbs.

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

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

push: move with force
flick: throw or toss with a quick motion

Other hyponyms of push include nudge, poke at, prod, press, push, beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse, shove, jerk, jostle, shove, nose, obtrude, push out, thrust out, push aside, push away, muscle into, push up, thrust, drive, jam, shove, squeeze, stuff, thrust, tip, topple, tumble.

push (noun)	flick (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away	a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
an effort to advance	a short stroke
an electrical switch operated by pressing	a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing

push (verb)	flick (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product)	remove with a flick (of the hand)
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action	touch or hit with a light, quick blow
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby	cause to make a snapping sound
move with force	throw or toss with a quick motion
approach a certain age or speed	twitch or flutter
press against forcefully without moving	cause to move with a flick
move strenuously and with effort	flash intermittently
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)	look through a book or other written material
strive and make an effort to reach a goal	shine unsteadily
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

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