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nounthe act of applying force to propel something
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"The front of the trains that had collided head-on thrust up into the air"verbpush upward
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verbpenetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
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verbimpose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
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nouna strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
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"thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"verbplace or put with great energy
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"the thrust of the jet engines"nounthe force used in pushing
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"She thrust the letter into his hand"verbpress or force
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"he made a thrusting motion with his fist"nouna sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)type of:
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verbforce (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
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"He thrust his chin forward"verbpush forcefully
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"he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians"nounverbal criticismtype of:
Synonyms & Similar Words
put place move stuff set drive throw stick force blow position push lay pop project dig punch horn shoulder ram pound squeeze stab shove lance pose gesture sting spike poke pierce boost criticism penetrate impulse poking gore jab peg hurl oblige dart propulsion compel prod thrusting tusk firewall lunge impetus impale obligate jut jabbing hurtle thruster protrude riposte perforate passado impulsion actuation transfix driving force push up stick out jut out center punch empale knife thrust remise straight thrust thrust ahead ram down unfavorable judgment