push aside
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To ignore, reject or subdue (something).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Now all is still. Sounds that had been pushed aside [during sex] now creep back into the room: the tick of the clock on the dresser; the hum of traffic from the street below.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “push aside” mean?
To ignore, reject or subdue (something).
Is “push aside” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.