THRUST

Definition

1. noun the force used in pushing. — synonyms: push
2. noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument. — synonyms: stab, knife_thrust
3. noun the act of applying force to propel something. — synonyms: drive, driving_force
4. noun verbal criticism.
5. noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow). — synonyms: jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrusting
6. verb push forcefully.
7. verb press or force. — synonyms: stuff, shove, squeeze
8. verb make a thrusting forward movement. — synonyms: lunge, hurl, hurtle
9. verb impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably. — synonyms: force
10. verb penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument. — synonyms: pierce
11. verb force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock.
12. verb push upward. — synonyms: push_up
13. verb place or put with great energy. — synonyms: throw