push-vpc-v; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: attempt to move something in a particular direction through force

Commentary: Includes: PUSH AWAY, PUSH BACK, PUSH DOWN, PUSH UP

Examples:
She pushed him away and said, "Leave me alone."
They pushed back the opposing forces.
I pushed him down as the bullets sailed over our heads.
They pushed up on the hatch until it popped open.

Mappings:
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
push_down 1
push_back 1
push_away 1
push_up 1, 2

Sense Number 2: erupt, obtrude

Commentary: Includes: PUSH OUT, PUSH THROUGH

Examples:
His hair pushed out from under his hat.
The tooth finally pushed through the gums.

Mappings:
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
push_out 1
push_through 1

Sense Number 3: move oneself forward

Commentary: Includes: PUSH FORWARD, PUSH ON

Examples:
She pushed forward until she was at the front of the crowd.
"Goodbye," said Pooh and Piglet for the last time, and they pushed on to Owl's house.

Mappings:
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
push_on 1
push_forward 1

Sense Number 4: PUSH AROUND--bully, boss around

Commentary: Is: PUSH AROUND

Examples:
Her brother was always pushing her around.

Mappings:
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
push_around 1

Sense Number 5: PUSH ASIDE--dismiss, bar from attention

Commentary: Is: PUSH ASIDE

Examples:
Physics is too important to be pushed aside.

Mappings:
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
push_aside 1