thrust vs transfix

thrust is a noun but transfix is not a noun.

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

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

Other hyponyms of thrust include stick, stick, peg, center punch, empale, impale, spike, horn, tusk, gore, lance.

thrust (noun)	transfix (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)	transfix (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably	pierce with a sharp stake or point
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument	to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
place or put with great energy
push forcefully
make a thrusting forward movement
press or force
push violently in a specified direction
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock