thrust vs throw

throw vs thrust

thrust and throw both are nouns.

thrust and throw both are verbs.

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

As verbs, thrust and throw are synonyms defined as:

thrust and throw: place or put with great energy

thrust (noun)	throw (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
verbal criticism	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
the force used in pushing	a single chance or instance

thrust (verb)	throw (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
place or put with great energy	utter with force; utter vehemently
push forcefully	propel through the air
make a thrusting forward movement	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
press or force	place or put with great energy
push violently in a specified direction	cause to fall off
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

Difference between thrust and throw

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