Pushover
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pushover is a noun meaning Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change their mind or comply.
Meaning
Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change their mind or comply.
More Meanings
- Something that is easy to do or accomplish; an easy task.
- Someone who is easy to push around and to take advantage of; someone who lets themselves be picked on or bullied without defending or standing up for themselves.
Example Sentences
I'm a pushover when it comes to buying new kitchen gadgets.
“His [Helmut Newton's] women are strong and powerful, definitely not pushovers,” he says.
Word Forms
- pushovers
Synonyms for pushover
Depending on context, synonyms include mollusc, nestle-cock, softy, wuss, snap, cinch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include walkover, snap, cinch, picnic, softy, beginner.
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