rushing

(noun) (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line. Synonyms: rush. Example: "The linebackers were ready to stop a rush."

(noun) the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner. Synonyms: haste, hurry, rush. Example: "In his haste to leave he forgot his book."

(verb) move fast. Synonyms: rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on it. Examples: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests." "The cars raced down the street."

(verb) attack suddenly. Synonyms: rush.

(verb) urge to an unnatural speed. Synonyms: rush, hurry. Example: "Don't rush me, please!."

(verb) act or move at high speed. Synonyms: rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate. Examples: "We have to rush!." "Hurry--it's late!."

(verb) run with the ball, in football. Synonyms: rush.

(verb) cause to move fast or to rush or race. Synonyms: race, rush. Example: "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze."

(verb) cause to occur rapidly. Synonyms: induce, stimulate, rush, hasten. Example: "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions."