jostle

The word “jostle” has 2 syllables: jost-le

It's pronounced as /ˈʤɒsəl/


What is synonym and antonym for jostle?

In the thesaurus, “jostle” has 2 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for jostle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jostle

  • push
  • squeeze

Meanings of jostle

  • noun
    1. The act of jostling someone or something; push, shove.
    2. The action of a jostling crowd.
  • verb
    1. To bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside.
    2. To move through by pushing and shoving.
    3. To be close to or in physical contact with.
    4. To contend or vie in order to acquire something.
    5. To pick or attempt to pick pockets.

Example Sentences

  • People began to jostle for a better view of the stage.
  • She had to jostle through the crowd to catch the train.
  • The players started to jostle for position as the ball came toward them.
  • He felt a bit uncomfortable as people continued to jostle him in the busy street.
  • They had to jostle each other for space on the crowded elevator.

On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to jostle, such as: push, squeeze.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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faced off

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