thrusting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
KK: /θrʌstɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The action of pushing something with force in a specific direction.
Example
The thrusting of the sword was swift and precise.
Conversation
Did you see how they were thrusting their swords in that movie?
Yeah, it was so intense!
I think that kind of action really adds to the excitement.
Absolutely! It makes the scenes feel more dramatic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
push
thrust
jab
Antonyms
retraction
withdrawal
pull
verb
Definition
To push or drive something forward with force.
Example
He was thrusting the sword into the ground as a sign of surrender.
Tense Forms
Past: thrust
Past Participle: thrust
Conversation
I saw you thrusting that sword in the practice session yesterday.
Yeah, I was trying to improve my technique for the competition.
It looked really impressive; I think you're getting better at it.
Root Explanation
Thrusting → It is formed from "thrust" (from Old English "þrustan", meaning to push or shove) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "thrusting" refers to the action of pushing or shoving something forward.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for pushing or shoving — that's what thrusting means, the action of pushing something forward.
Visually Confused Words
trusting
thirsting
husting
untrusting
trustingly
trysting
trussing
rustling