jostling

The word “jostling” has 2 syllables: jost-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈʤɒslɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for jostling?

In the thesaurus, “jostling” has 37 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jostling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jostling

bang into
boring
bulldoze
bulldozing
bulling
bump heads
butt
crash
crashing
crowd
elbow
elbowing
hustle
jab
jamming
jog
joggle
jolt
muscling
nudge
press
pressing
push
push around
push aside
pushing
ramming
rough and tumble
scramble
shoulder
shouldering
shove
shoving
squeeze
squeezing
thrust
thrusting

Antonyms for jostling

leave alone
pull
repress

Meanings of jostling

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.
noun
1. An act of jostling; a push or shove.

Example Sentences

They were jostling for the best position to take a photo.
She could hear the sounds of people jostling in the busy marketplace.
The players were jostling for control of the ball during the match.
The crowd was jostling each other as they rushed to get through the doors.
He felt the tension of jostling in the packed subway train.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jostling, such as: bang into, boring, bulldoze, bulldozing, bulling, bump heads, butt.

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