push vs propulsion

propulsion vs push

push and propulsion both are nouns.

push is a verb but propulsion is not a verb.

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

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

push: the act of applying force in order to move something away
propulsion: the act of propelling

Other hypernyms of push include actuation.

push (noun)	propulsion (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away	the act of propelling
an effort to advance	a propelling force
an electrical switch operated by pressing
enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing

push (verb)	propulsion (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move with force
approach a certain age or speed
press against forcefully without moving
move strenuously and with effort
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
strive and make an effort to reach a goal
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

Difference between push and propulsion

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