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He thrust back Musa with one sweep of his arm, and flew down the stairway, twenty blades at his heels.

More fortunate than he, Mrs. Archdale found occupation in tending the few forlorn women who had been thrust back.

When he dies the stride of conquest is checked; sword blades dripping with human blood are thrust back into scabbards.

"Going, going, going," the echo is thrust back upon the bruised heart from the white cold stones out yonder under the Mulberry.

There was the sharp sound as of a catch being set at liberty; the board moved, and was once more thrust back.

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On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to thrust back, such as: give, replace, restore, send, bestow, and convey.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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