noun a sudden or forceful movement backwards
verb to push or force something backwards
In literature, 'thrust back' can be used to describe a character's resistance against a powerful force or influence.
In psychology, 'thrust back' can be used metaphorically to describe the act of repressing or pushing away unwanted thoughts or emotions.
In physics, 'thrust back' is the reaction force that occurs when an object pushes against another object in the opposite direction.
In mechanical engineering, 'thrust back' refers to the force exerted by a machine or engine to move an object in the opposite direction.
In combat sports such as boxing or martial arts, 'thrust back' is used to describe a defensive move where a fighter pushes an opponent away to create distance.
In a novel, the protagonist was thrust back in time to the medieval era.
The therapist helped the patient confront their fears and thrust back negative thoughts.
The new safety mechanism automatically thrusts back any object that comes too close to the machinery.
After being tackled, the football player was thrust back several yards before hitting the ground.
The experiment failed when the pressure caused the equipment to thrust back unexpectedly.