Upthrust

Pronunciation: /ˈəpˈθɹəst/

Upthrust (noun)

  1. A force that pushes something upward, often in water.
  2. The upward movement of Earth's surface due to geological forces.

Examples

  • The upthrust keeps the boat afloat.
  • Upthrust counteracts the weight of the object in water.

Common collocations: buoyant upthrust, experience upthrust, upthrust force, tectonic upthrust, sudden upthrust

Synonyms of Upthrust

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Upthrust

  • — when discussing lowering or pushing down
  • — when discussing reducing height or position