The word "out thrust" typically means to extend or stretch something outwards, but its antonyms can range from words that indicate contraction or pulling inward, to phrases that describe concealment or pulling back. Some antonyms of "out thrust" include "inward," "retract," "hideaway," "withdraw," or "recede." These words suggest that the opposite of thrusting outward is to retract or retreat inward or to conceal oneself. Alternatively, some antonyms such as "fold," "curl," or "bend" imply that the opposite of extending outwards is to curve or bend inward or to create a more enclosed shape.