thrust

verb
UK: /θrʌst/
US: /θrʌst/

  1. To push something forward with force.

    1. I thrust the door open to see what was inside.
    2. The army thrust forward, attempting to break through enemy lines with a powerful attack.

  2. To stab or pierce someone or something with a pointed object.

    1. He thrust the knife into the wood.
    2. With a swift motion, she thrust the needle through the thick fabric to complete the embroidery.

  3. To force something or someone upon another person or situation, often unwanted.

    1. Don't thrust your ideas on me.
    2. The company thrust a new product upon the market without proper testing.

Synonyms

essence core attack push pressure force drive shove gist impetus stab lunge
thrust noun

  1. A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

    1. He made a thrust with his sword.
    2. The boxer's powerful thrust sent his opponent reeling backwards during the championship match.

  2. The force or pressure that causes something to move forward.

    1. The rocket's thrust was impressive.
    2. Increased engine thrust allows the plane to take off in a shorter distance on the runway.

  3. The central point or main idea of an argument or discussion.

    1. The thrust of his speech was change.
    2. The main thrust of her argument focused on the need for improved educational resources within the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrust" in English means: To push something forward with force., To stab or pierce someone or something with a pointed object., To force something or someone upon another person or situation, often unwanted..

The phonetic transcription of "thrust" is /θrʌst/ in British English and /θrʌst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrust": essence, core, attack, push, pressure, force, drive, shove, gist, impetus, stab, lunge.

Example usage of "thrust": "I thrust the door open to see what was inside.". More examples on the page.