Synonyms for

Thrust

Verb / θrʌst / Another word for thrust — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To push suddenly or with force.

Synonyms & similar words

hurl force drive throw knifethrust stuff poking lunge hurtle push stab drivingforce pushup poke jab jabbing squeeze shove thrusting pierce push shove drive force propel jab poke ram thump butt thrusting impel press insert plunge stick prod plant embed

Synonyms by register

Formal

propel shove push impel

Informal

shove push jab poke

Literary

lunge surge thrusting

Antonyms

pull retreat withdraw recoil yield cede

Common collocations

  • thrust forward
  • thrust out
  • thrust into
  • thrust a knife
  • thrust of a sword
  • thrust of a spear
  • thrust of a penis

Word family

noun thrust
verb thrust

Usage note

As a verb, 'thrust' often implies a forceful or sudden movement. As a noun, it can refer to the act of pushing or the main point of an argument or purpose.

Example sentences

  1. The knight thrust his sword into the dragon's heart.
  2. He thrust the door open and stormed out.
  3. She thrust her hand into the bag and pulled out a toy.
  4. The athlete thrust the javelin with all his might.
  5. The teacher thrust the book into the student's hands.

Quotes

  • She had a fierce thrust in her personality.
  • The thrust of the story was that you can't predict the future.
  • The thrust of the argument was that the government should invest in education.

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