thrust

• Substantiv, das einen plötzlichen oder kräftigen Stoß, einen gerichteten Angriff oder eine kritische Bemerkung bezeichnet; auch die Kernaussage oder der Kern eines Arguments.

A noun referring to a sudden or forceful push, a pointed attack, or a critical remark; it can also describe the main point or gist of an argument.

1. Propulsive forceB2formal

   The force used to push something forward, especially in engines or rockets.

   Schub

   • The rocket's thrust was powerful enough to escape Earth's gravity.
   • The engine generates a forward thrust of 5000 newtons.
   • The pilot increased the thrust to gain altitude.

   Synonymedriveforceimpetusimpulsepropulsionpush

   Antonymedragpull

2. Stabbing motionB2formal

   A strong, sudden forward movement with a sharp object, like a knife or sword.

   Stoß

   • The knight delivered a swift thrust with his sword.
   • He avoided the knife thrust by stepping aside.
   • The assassin's thrust was precise and deadly.

   Synonymedrivejablungeplungepokestab

3. Pushing actionB2formal

   The act of applying force to move something forward or away.

   Schub

   • With a strong thrust, he opened the heavy door.
   • The car gave a sudden thrust as it accelerated.
   • She felt a thrust from behind as the crowd surged forward.

   Synonymedrivepropulsionpushshove

4. Verbal attackC1informal

   A sharp or critical remark aimed at someone.

   Spitze

   • His speech contained a thrust at the government's policies.
   • She made a clever thrust that silenced her opponent.
   • The debate was full of personal thrusts and counter-thrusts.

   Synonymebarbcriticismcutdiginsultjibetaunt

   Antonymecomplimentpraise

5. Sharp gestureB2informal

   A quick, forceful hand movement resembling a blow or jab.

   Ruckartige Bewegung

   • He made a thrust with his finger to emphasize his point.
   • The coach's hand thrust signaled the start of the drill.
   • She gave a sudden thrust of her palm to push him away.

   Synonymejabpokeprod

• Verb, das eine kraftvolle Vorwärtsbewegung oder das Stoßen von etwas bezeichnet; auch das plötzliche Ausstrecken oder Hervorschieben von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or driving something with force, or to extend or project something suddenly.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Push forcefullyB2formal

   To push something or someone with sudden force.

   Mit Kraft stoßen

   • He thrust the door open with his shoulder.
   • She thrust the package into my hands and ran off.
   • The crowd thrust forward as the gates opened.

   Synonymedriveforcejabplungepropelpushramshovestick

   Antonymepullretractwithdraw

2. B2formal

   To press or force something into a particular position or state.

   Drücken oder Stoßen

   • He thrust his hands deep into his pockets.
   • The machine thrusts the metal into shape.
   • She thrust the key into the lock and turned it.

   Synonymedriveforcejabjamplungepokepushramshovestick

   Antonymeextractpullremoveretractwithdraw

3. Make a forward movementB2formal

   To make a sudden forward movement, especially with a part of the body.

   Vorwärtsbewegung machen

   • The fencer thrust his sword forward.
   • He thrust his chin out defiantly.
   • The dancer thrust her arms upward in a dramatic gesture.

   Synonymechargedashdivelungelurchplunge

4. Impose urgentlyC1formal

   To force something upon someone in an urgent, persistent, or unavoidable manner.

   Aufzwingen

   • The responsibility was thrust upon him unexpectedly.
   • They thrust their opinions on everyone at the meeting.
   • She felt the decision was thrust upon her without consultation.

   Synonymefoistforceimposeinflictobtrudepresspushurge

   Antonymerecederemoverescindretractwithdraw

5. Penetrate with a sharp instrumentB2formal

   To stab or pierce something with a sharp object.

   Durchbohren

   • The assassin thrust a dagger into his victim's chest.
   • He thrust the knife into the bread to cut a slice.
   • The spear thrust through the shield.

   Synonymeimpalejablancepierceprickskewerspearstab

6. Force molten rock into existing rockC2formal

   In geology, to force molten rock (magma) into pre-existing rock formations.

   Magma eindringen lassen

   • Magma was thrust into the surrounding sedimentary layers.
   • The granite was formed when molten rock was thrust into older rock.
   • Geologists studied the area where lava had been thrust into the bedrock.

   Synonymeinjectintrude

7. Push upwardB2formal

   To push something in an upward direction.

   Nach oben stoßen

   • The volcano thrust lava high into the air.
   • He thrust his hands upward to catch the ball.
   • The plant thrust its leaves toward the sunlight.

   Synonymeboostelevateheave uphoistliftpush upraiseupheave

   Antonymedescenddroplowerpull

8. Place with great energyB2informal

   To put or place something with a lot of force or energy.

   Mit Kraft hineinstoßen

   • She thrust the book onto the shelf with frustration.
   • He thrust the money into the cash register.
   • They thrust the supplies into the back of the truck.

   Synonymedrivejabjamplungepokepushramshoveslamstick

   Antonymepullretractwithdraw

Phrasal-Variantenthrust out