thrust
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verb \ˈthrəst\thrustthrust·ing
Definition of THRUST
transitive verb
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: to push or drive with force : shove
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: to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing <thrust a dagger into his heart>
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a : to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or position <was thrust into the job> b : to introduce often improperly into a position : interpolate
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: to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone <thrust new responsibilities upon her>
intransitive verb
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: to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon <thrust at them with a knife>
See Examples of THRUST
- He thrust his hands into his pockets.
- He thrust his fist into the air.
- The doctor thrust the needle into the patient's arm.
- He thrust at me with his sword.
Origin of THRUST
Middle English thrusten, thristen, from Old Norse thrȳsta; probably akin to Old Norse thrjōta to tire, Old English thrēat coercion — more at threat
First Known Use: 13th century
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