# thirst vs thrust

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### thirst
*noun · IPA /θɜːst/ · frequency rank #12,343*
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.

### thrust
*noun · IPA /θɹʌst/ · frequency rank #8,871*
An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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