punch vs thrust

thrust vs punch

punch and thrust both are nouns.

punch and thrust both are verbs.

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

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

punch: drive forcibly as if by a punch
thrust: push forcefully

punch (noun)	thrust (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist	the act of applying force to propel something
a tool for making holes or indentations	a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	verbal criticism
	the force used in pushing

punch (verb)	thrust (verb)
deliver a quick blow to	impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation	penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
drive forcibly as if by a punch	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 punch and thrust

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