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as in coward
a person without strength of character
pushovers who are afraid to discipline their little spoiled brat
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as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated
scam artists mistakenly thinking that these farm families would be pushovers
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
though the mountain is not especially high, the climb is very arduous and is definitely not a pushover
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Recent Examples of pushover
But why are people being such pushovers?
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Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
At the very least, the Red Wings won’t be pushovers at the bottom of the lineup with some great options that allow the team to play four-line hockey.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
That said, Truman was no pushover.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
That said, this Cowboys team is — unfortunately for those who want to see Jerry Jones cosmically punished — nowhere near a pushover.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pushover
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Fear of the base, of Trump’s wrath or of primary challenges is now paramount for these cowards.—
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The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.—
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As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as sucker fish, return to the whale, sticking their landings with the timing and precision of Olympic gymnasts.—
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Remove any canes that are crossing or rubbing against each other, as well as any suckers that have formed.—
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With roomy bike lanes peppered throughout downtown, exploring is a breeze.—
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But what must feel like a Herculean task for a young actor navigating sudden fame looked like a breeze for Williams, who walked Fallon around his own set (and onto his knees) like the Canadian owned the whole damn building.—
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The forever-doormat Buffalo Sabres just had a 10-game win streak.—
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Place doormats at every entrance and choose entryway rugs that can easily be cleaned.—
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
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Gwen champions Chelsea for advocating for her needs, but Gwen’s obviously the patsy here, running to turn up the thermostat the second Chelsea asks.—
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The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.—
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
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“Pushover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pushover. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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