thrust
verbUK /θrʌst/
US /θrʌst/
To push something hard and quickly.
He thrust the key into the lock.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The main point or purpose of something.
The thrust of her speech was about kindness.
3. A strong forward force, especially from an engine or rocket.
The rocket's thrust lifted it into the sky.
4. To force someone into a situation suddenly.
She was thrust into the spotlight after winning.