thrust vs punch

thrust and punch both are nouns.

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

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

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

thrust (noun)	punch (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something	(boxing) a blow with the fist
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	a tool for making holes or indentations
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)	an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl
verbal criticism
the force used in pushing

thrust (verb)	punch (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	deliver a quick blow to
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
place or put with great energy	drive forcibly as if by a punch
push forcefully
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
push violently in a specified direction
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock