thrust vs push

thrust and push both are nouns.

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

As nouns, thrust and push are synonyms defined as:

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

Other hypernyms of thrust include force.

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

Other hypernyms of thrust include force.

thrust (noun)	push (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something	the act of applying force in order to move something away
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	an effort to advance
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)	an electrical switch operated by pressing
verbal criticism	enterprising or ambitious drive
the force used in pushing	the force used in pushing

thrust (verb)	push (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
place or put with great energy	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
push forcefully	move with force
make a thrusting forward movement	approach a certain age or speed
press or force	press against forcefully without moving
push violently in a specified direction	move strenuously and with effort
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock	sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)
	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