propulsion vs force

force vs propulsion

propulsion and force both are nouns.

propulsion is not a verb while force is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propulsion	Yes	No	No	No
force	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, force is a hypernym of propulsion; that is, force is a word with a broader meaning than propulsion:

propulsion: a propelling force
force: (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

propulsion (noun)	force (noun)
the act of propelling	a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
a propelling force	an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
	physical energy or intensity
	a powerful effect or influence
	(of a law) having legal validity
	group of people willing to obey orders
	a unit that is part of some military service
	a group of people having the power of effective action
	one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
	(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

propulsion (verb)	force (verb)
	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
	squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
	force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
	take by force
	do forcibly; exert force
	urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
	move with force
	to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

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