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thrusts

[/θrʌsts/]
noun/verb
empurrões, investidas, impulsos
1. pushes forward with force or sudden movement (verb, 3rd person singular)
He thrusts the sword forward.
Ele empurra a espada para frente.
2. sudden or violent forward movements or attacks (noun, plural)
The boxer landed several thrusts with his jab.
O boxeador desferiu vários golpes rápidos com seu jab.
3. main purpose or point of an argument
The thrust of his argument was clear.
O ponto central do seu argumento era claro.
4. forces or pressures that push or drive forward
The rocket thrusts propelled it into space.
Os impulsos do foguete o propulsionaram ao espaço.
Synonyms
pushesshovesdrivespropelslungesattacks
Antonyms
pullsretractswithdraws

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empurrões, investidas, impulsos
most common usage
São Paulo
empurrões, investidas
standard usage
Portugal
investidas, impulsos, empurrões
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the main thrust of something
thrust into the spotlight
thrust upon someone
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