THRUST UPON


Meaning of THRUST UPON in English

If something is ~ you, you are forced to have it, deal with it, or experience it.

Why has such sadness been ~ us?...

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness ~ them.

PHRASAL VERB: usu passive, be V-ed P n, have n V-ed P n

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