Thrust into, with a thrust
Hi,
If a nurse gives you an injection and she's the opposite of gentle, can I use the verb 'thrust'?
"She thrusted the needle into my arm."
I'm not sure if 'thrust' is the right word. I can't really think of anything else off the top of my head right now.
Thank you. 
Top answer
The past form of "thrust" is "thrust". It is a good word for that. You see "jabbed" a lot.
- The past form of "thrust" is "thrust".
- It is a good word for that.
- You see "jabbed" a lot.
- She might stab, jam or ram it, too.
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The past form of "thrust" is "thrust". It is a good word for that. You see "jabbed" a lot. She might stab, jam or ram it, too.
0Hello Ann,
I think the verb "jab" is appropriate here, though your word "thrust: to push something roughly in a particular direction" conveys that meaning.
The nurse jabbed the needle into my arm.
Best wishes,
Joseph
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