Synonyms for thrust

Other words for “thrust”, grouped by meaning.

We found 20 synonyms for “thrust”. The most common are push, stab, knife thrust, drive, driving force.

noun the force used in pushing

Synonymspush

noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

noun the act of applying force to propel something

noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

verb press or force

verb make a thrusting forward movement

verb impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

Synonymsforce

verb penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Synonymspierce

verb push upward

Synonymspush up

verb place or put with great energy

Synonymsthrow

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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