Thrust
Definition
(verb) To push something suddenly or violently
Examples
“The knight thrust his sword forward, aiming for the target with precision and strength.”
“She thrust the receipt into my hand and left.”
“He thrust open the back door at midnight.”
“During the protest, someone thrust a banner at Maya.”
“The nurse thrust the syringe away before he could grab it.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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