Difference between Thrust and Hurtle

What is the difference between Thrust and Hurtle?

Thrust as a verb is to make advance with force. while Hurtle as a verb is to move rapidly, violently, or without control.

Thrust

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make advance with force. To force something upon someone. To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point. A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.) The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine. The primary effort; the goal.

Example sentence: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

Hurtle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.A clattering sound.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move rapidly, violently, or without control.To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.To make a threatening sound, like the clash of arms; to make a sound as of confused clashing or confusion; to resound.To hurl or fling; to throw hard or violently.To push; to jostle; to hurl.

We hope you now know whether to use Thrust or Hurtle in your sentence.

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