Heave and Push

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Heave verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.

Usage example: heaved the bucket from the bottom of the well

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Push is an antonym for heave.

Nearby Words: heavy, heaviness, heaved, heaven, heaving

Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Heave is an antonym for push.

Nearby Words: pushed, pushy, pushover, pushing, pusher

heave ball

push ball

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