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thrust
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- pronunciation:
- thruhst
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
thrusts, thrusting, thrust |
| definition 1: |
to push or drive forcefully.
- synonyms:
- drive, press, push
- similar words:
- dart, dash, force, jam, obtrude, poke, propel, ram, shove, stick, urge
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| definition 2: |
to force into some position or condition, as of being accepted or noticed (often used reflexively).
She thrust the money at me angrily.He thrust himself upon our attention.- synonyms:
- impose, press, push
- similar words:
- cast, foist, force, intrude, obtrude, throw, urge
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| definition 3: |
to pierce, as with a dagger or sword.
- synonyms:
- pierce, stab
- similar words:
- jab, plunge, stick
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| related words: |
butt, clap, dig, drive, goad, hammer, impel, impose, launch, press, push, send, spring, stab, wedge |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to push into, against, or through something.
- synonyms:
- drive
- similar words:
- poke, press, push, shove, urge
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| definition 2: |
to pierce or lunge at something, as with a sword.
- synonyms:
- pierce, stab
- similar words:
- jab, lunge, riposte
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| definition 3: |
to make one's way forcibly.
- synonyms:
- obtrude, shove
- similar words:
- charge, elbow, intrude, push
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| related words: |
impose, lash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of putting, pushing, or lunging forward forcibly.
- synonyms:
- drive, propulsion, push, shove
- similar words:
- butt, dig, impulsion, jam, lunge, obtrusion, plunge, poke, urge
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| definition 2: |
an offensive military action; attack.
- synonyms:
- assault, attack, charge
- similar words:
- blitz, foray, incursion, offensive, onset, onslaught, raid, rush, sally, sortie, strike
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| definition 3: |
the propelling force of a jet engine or rocket, esp. on takeoff.
- similar words:
- force, propulsion, push
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| definition 4: |
the general direction, intent, or meaning, as of someone's remarks.
- synonyms:
- gist, intent
- similar words:
- core, drift, essence, import, meaning, significance, substance
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| definition 5: |
the downward and outward pressure exerted at each end of an arch or similar structure.
- similar words:
- force, pressure
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| related words: |
aggression, argument, brunt, drive, momentum, tilt |
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| derivation: |
thruster (n.) |
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