thrust vs penetrate

penetrate vs thrust

thrust is a noun but penetrate is not a noun.

thrust and penetrate both are verbs.

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

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

thrust: penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
penetrate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

Other hypernyms of thrust include perforate.

thrust (noun)	penetrate (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing

thrust (verb)	penetrate (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	come to understand
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
place or put with great energy	pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
push forcefully	insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
make a thrusting forward movement	spread or diffuse through
press or force	make one's way deeper into or through
push violently in a specified direction	enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

Difference between thrust and penetrate

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