gore vs thrust

gore and thrust both are nouns.

gore and thrust both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gore	Yes	No	Yes	No
thrust	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, thrust is a hypernym of gore; that is, thrust is a word with a broader meaning than gore:

gore: wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Other hypernyms of gore include pierce.

gore (noun)	thrust (noun)
the shedding of blood resulting in murder	the act of applying force to propel something
a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails	a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
coagulated blood from a wound	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	verbal criticism
	the force used in pushing

gore (verb)	thrust (verb)
cut into gores	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument	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 gore and thrust

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