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thrust vs force

force vs thrust

thrust and force both are nouns.

thrust and force both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrust Yes No Yes No
force Yes No Yes No
As nouns, force is a hypernym of thrust; that is, force is a word with a broader meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: the force used in pushing
  • force: (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
As verbs, thrust and force are synonyms defined as:
  • thrust and force: impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
As verbs, force is a hypernym of thrust; that is, force is a word with a broader meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: push forcefully
  • force: move with force
Other hypernyms of thrust include push.
As verbs, force is a hyponym of thrust; that is, force is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: push forcefully
  • force: force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
Other hyponyms of thrust include dig, jab, poke, prod, stab, jab, stab, shoulder, boost, drive, ram, pound, ram, ram down, punch, dig.
As verbs, force is a hypernym of thrust; that is, force is a word with a broader meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: press or force
  • force: move with force
Other hypernyms of thrust include push.
thrust (noun) force (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something 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 strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) physical energy or intensity
verbal criticism a powerful effect or influence
the force used in pushing (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
thrust (verb) force (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
place or put with great energy force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically
push forcefully take by force
make a thrusting forward movement do forcibly; exert force
press or force urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
push violently in a specified direction move with force
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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