Awkward truths forcibly put forward (6)

I believe the answer is:

thrust

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'put forward' is the definition.

'awkward truths forcibly' is the wordplay.
'truths' anagrams to 'THRUST'.
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(Other definitions for thrust that I've seen before include "Force engine generates" , "Force from jet engine" , "Push forward as with sword or spear" , "Sudden movement - main gist" , "Drive sharply forward" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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