Thrust

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NOUN

the force used in pushing

a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument

the act of applying force to propel something

verbal criticism

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

VERB

push forcefully

press or force

make a thrusting forward movement

impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock

push upward

place or put with great energy

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