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push vs thrust

thrust vs push

push and thrust both are nouns.

push and thrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
push Yes No Yes No
thrust Yes No Yes No
As nouns, push and thrust are synonyms defined as:
  • push and thrust: the force used in pushing
As verbs, thrust is a hyponym of push; that is, thrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than push:
  • push: move with force
  • thrust: push forcefully
Other hyponyms of push include nudge, poke at, prod, press, push, beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse, shove, flick, jerk, jostle, shove, nose, obtrude, push out, thrust out, push aside, push away, muscle into, push up, drive, jam, shove, squeeze, stuff, tip, topple, tumble.
push (noun) thrust (noun)
the act of applying force in order to move something away the act of applying force to propel something
an effort to advance a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
an electrical switch operated by pressing a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
enterprising or ambitious drive verbal criticism
the force used in pushing the force used in pushing
push (verb) thrust (verb)
make publicity for; try to sell (a product) impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby place or put with great energy
move with force push forcefully
approach a certain age or speed make a thrusting forward movement
press against forcefully without moving press or force
move strenuously and with effort push violently in a specified direction
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
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
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