pushover
noun
push·over ˈpu̇sh-ˌō-vər 
1
: something accomplished without difficulty : snap
2
: an opponent who is easy to defeat or a victim who is capable of no effective resistance
3
: someone unable to resist an attraction or appeal : sucker
Synonyms
- doormat
- jellyfish
- namby-pamby
- reed
- weakling
- wimp
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Example Sentences
They thought the first team they played would be a pushover. The exam was a pushover. Dad's a pushover. He'll let me do anything I want.
Recent Examples on the Web In this season-opening rivalry, though, Sunrise Mountain is rarely a pushover. 
Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Some people might think a kind person is a pushover, someone who is always willing to grant every wish, a Mr. or Mrs. Santa Claus. Sam Mizrahi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 The coastal course can be mighty challenging when the winds blow, and even in benign conditions the layout is no pushover. Shaun Tolson, Robb Report, 2 July 2022 The drivable par-4, 350-yard closer has been a pushover this week, even with the Valley of Sin guarding the green. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 16 July 2022 Juventus and Bayern Munich learned the hard way that Villarreal, despite its modest reputation, is no pushover even in Europe’s elite competition. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Apr. 2022 If new coach Nathaniel Hackett can help turn around the defense, the Broncos won’t remain an AFC West pushover. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2022 Iran, ranked the No. 21 team in the men's game, won't be a pushover, though. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2022 But the 28th Mechanized Brigade, one of the Ukrainian army’s 20 active combat brigades, is no pushover. David Axe, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 See More
Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Some people might think a kind person is a pushover, someone who is always willing to grant every wish, a Mr. or Mrs. Santa Claus. Sam Mizrahi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 The coastal course can be mighty challenging when the winds blow, and even in benign conditions the layout is no pushover. Shaun Tolson, Robb Report, 2 July 2022 The drivable par-4, 350-yard closer has been a pushover this week, even with the Valley of Sin guarding the green. Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 16 July 2022 Juventus and Bayern Munich learned the hard way that Villarreal, despite its modest reputation, is no pushover even in Europe’s elite competition. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 27 Apr. 2022 If new coach Nathaniel Hackett can help turn around the defense, the Broncos won’t remain an AFC West pushover. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2022 Iran, ranked the No. 21 team in the men's game, won't be a pushover, though. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2022 But the 28th Mechanized Brigade, one of the Ukrainian army’s 20 active combat brigades, is no pushover. David Axe, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
pushover
noun
push·over ˈpu̇sh-ˌō-vər
1
: an opponent that is easy to defeat
They thought our team would be a pushover.
2
: someone who is easy to persuade or influence
He asked his grandmother for a loan knowing she was a pushover.
3
: something easily done
The exam was a pushover.
pushover
noun
1
as in coward
a person without strength of character pushovers who are afraid to discipline their little spoiled brat Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- coward
- doormat
- weakling
- wimp
- reed
- wuss
- namby-pamby
- wussy
- jellyfish
- milquetoast
- sheep
- mouse
- nebbish
- pussy
- nervous Nelly
- nervous Nellie
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stalwart
- mensch
2
as in sucker
one who is easily deceived or cheated scam artists mistakenly thinking that these farm families would be pushovers Synonyms & Similar Words
- sucker
- patsy
- victim
- chump
- tool
- loser
- soft touch
- fool
- target
- pigeon
- gull
- dupe
- sap
- idiot
- moron
- schlemiel
- lunatic
- dolt
- jackass
- monkey
- ninny
- simp
- simpleton
- mock
- mug
- laughingstock
- butt
- mockery
- dunce
- goose
- dummy
- blockhead
- imbecile
- derision
- booby
- schnook
- turkey
- nincompoop
- shlemiel
- schlub
- nitwit
- cat's-paw
- dodo
- schlump
- dumbbell
- dope
- yo-yo
- mark
- half-wit
- shlub
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cheater
- trickster
- swindler
- cheat
- confidence man
- shark
- dodger
- sharper
- slicker
- defrauder
- cozener
- hoaxer
3
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- breeze
- picnic
- cakewalk
- nothing
- cream puff
- roses
- cake
- kid stuff
- walk in the park
- snap
- piece of cake
- duck soup
- child's play
- cinch
- gimme
- sitting duck
- laugher
- walkaway
- no-brainer
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bear
- chore
- killer
- stinker
- headache
- beast
- pain
- murder
- labor
- poser
- horror show
- nuisance
- trouble
- sticky wicket
- toughie
- toughy
- bother
- stumper
- brainteaser
