
Thrust on
Unwelcome Burden
Indicates a heavy responsibility not willingly accepted.
He had leadership thrust on him, though he never sought it.
Sudden Situation
Use when someone is pushed into a situation without time to prepare.
With the CEO's resignation, the role of director was thrust on Jenna.
Reluctant Acceptance
Often implies the receiver is accepting a role with resistance or hesitance.
Reluctantly, she saw the mantle of caregiver thrust on her shoulders.
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