Thrust

/θrʌst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sudden or violent push or movement.

The thrust of the rocket propelled it into the sky.

the main point or essence of something.

The thrust of her argument was that we need more funding for education.

verb

to push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

He thrust his hand into his pocket to find his keys.

to forcefully or suddenly push something forward.

The soldier thrust his bayonet at the enemy.

Middle English thrusten, from Old English thurstian; akin to Old High German drustan to fall.

thrust into

To suddenly put oneself or something into a situation.

thrust upon

To impose something unwanted on someone.

push

To exert force on something to move it.

lunge

A sudden forward movement.

jab

A quick, sharp thrust with a pointed object.

To make a strong social or romantic advance.

He was really trying to thrust himself into her life.

To assert oneself aggressively in a conversation or situation.

She didn't hesitate to thrust her opinion at the meeting.