English Synonym Finder

thrust

Definitions

To push something suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

The propulsive force produced by a jet engine, rocket, or propeller.

The principal purpose or main point of a course of action or argument.

Examples

The knight gave a powerful thrust with his sword to defeat the dragon.

The rocket's engine provided enough thrust to escape the Earth's atmosphere.

Synonyms

push shove propel drive lunge impel poke

Antonyms

pull draw extract withdraw retract drag hold