Bump and Nudge

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Bump

Bump verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

Usage example: that police officer bumped into me and should have apologized

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Nudge is a synonym for bump in poke topic. In some cases you can use "Nudge" instead the word "Bump" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like jab.

Nearby Words: bumped, bumper, bumpy, bumping

Nudge

Nudge verb - To pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing.

Usage example: accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past

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Bump is a synonym for nudge in touch topic. You can use "Bump" instead the word "Nudge" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as push, poke, jab.

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How words are described

good	good bump	good nudge
light	light bump	light nudge
small	small bump	small nudge
little	little bump	little nudge
Other adjectives: tiny, slight, mere, slightest, extra, last, occasional.

Common collocations

people	bump people	nudge people
wall	bump wall	nudge wall
bit	bump bit	nudge bit
car	bump car	nudge car
Other words: ship, opponent, player, movie.

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