thrust vs prod

thrust and prod both are nouns.

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

As verbs, prod is a hyponym of thrust; that is, prod is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thrust:

Other hyponyms of thrust include dig, jab, poke, stab, jab, stab, shoulder, boost, drive, force, ram, pound, ram, ram down, punch, dig.

thrust (noun)	prod (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something	a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing

thrust (verb)	prod (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	urge on; cause to act
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	poke or thrust abruptly
place or put with great energy	to push against gently
push forcefully
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
push violently in a specified direction
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock