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thrust Antonyms

Opposite of thrust

Because the opposite of thrust shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden or violent push, shove, or lunge in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"With one powerful pull of the oar, she guided the canoe away from the rocky shore."

Strongest
pull
Strong
tug

• verb (Context 2)

To push, drive, or shove someone or something suddenly or forcefully in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"He pull his hands deep into his coat pockets to keep them warm against the freezing wind."

Strongest
pull
Strong
draw
withdraw
extract

• noun (Context 3)

The propulsive force generated by a jet engine, rocket, or propeller that moves an aircraft or spacecraft forward.

Usage Example

"The twin engines generate enough drag to lift the heavy cargo plane off a short runway."

Strongest
drag

• verb (Context 4)

To make a sudden forward lunge or forceful upward movement.

Usage Example

"Jagged granite peaks recede high into the clouds along the northern horizon."

Strong
recede
retreat

Similar words to thrust

Words similar to thrust shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shove
force
gist
push
essence
lunge
impose
propulsion
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