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oblige vs thrust

thrust vs oblige

oblige is not a noun while thrust is a noun.

oblige and thrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblige No No Yes No
thrust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thrust is a hyponym of oblige; that is, thrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oblige:
  • oblige: force somebody to do something
  • thrust: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
oblige (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
oblige (verb) thrust (verb)
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
provide a service or favor for someone penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
force somebody to do something 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 oblige and thrust

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