Hustle

usgb/ˈhʌsl/
verb

To make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them roughly.

The guards hustled the prisoner into the cell.
Visual representation of "hustle" - To make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them roughly.
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Physical force

Indicates the use of physical force in a somewhat rough manner.

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During the evacuation, everyone was hustled out of the building.
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Negative Connotation

Often suggests a lack of consent or willingness in the person being moved.

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Protesters were hustled away by the police.
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