Thrust

Synonyms of thrust

• shove
• push
• propel

Antonyms of thrust

• withdraw
• retract
• pull

Collocations of thrust

thrust forward

Frequency: 70 %

The rocket thrusted forward into space.

thrust upward

Frequency: 60 %

The swimmer thrusted upward from the water.

thrust quickly

Frequency: 55 %

She thrusted the key quickly into the lock.

thrust violently

Frequency: 50 %

The storm thrusted violently against the windows.

thrust forcefully

Frequency: 45 %

He thrusted the sword forcefully into the ground.

Idiomatic Expressions for thrust

• Phrase: thrust and parry
  Meaning: to engage in a verbal or physical back-and-forth argument or battle
  Usage: The two politicians were constantly thrusting and parrying during the debate, trying to gain the upper hand.