rush

noun

  1. 1

    the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

    in his haste to leave he forgot his book

  2. 2

    physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813)

    in his haste to leave he forgot his book

  3. 3

    (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

    the linebackers were ready to stop a rush

  4. 4

    a sudden burst of activity

    come back after the rush

  5. 5

    a sudden forceful flow

  6. 6

    the swift release of a store of affective force

    they got a great bang out of it

    what a boot!

  7. 7

    grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems

verb

  1. 1

    urge to an unnatural speed

    Don't rush me, please!

  2. 2

    act or move at high speed

    We have to rush!

    hurry--it's late!

  3. 3

    attack suddenly

  4. 4

    cause to occur rapidly

    the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

  5. 5

    move fast

    He rushed down the hall to receive his guests

    The cars raced down the street

  6. 6

    cause to move fast or to rush or race

    The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze

Synonyms

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