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compel vs thrust

thrust vs compel

compel is not a noun while thrust is a noun.

compel and thrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compel No No Yes No
thrust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thrust is a hyponym of compel; that is, thrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compel:
  • compel: force somebody to do something
  • thrust: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
compel (noun) thrust (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing
compel (verb) thrust (verb)
force somebody to do something impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
necessitate or exact penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
place or put with great energy
push forcefully
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
push violently in a specified direction
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
Difference between compel and thrust

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