Synonyms for Throw
20 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Throw" (verb) include slam, ground, prostrate, hurl, heave.
Verb
propel through the air
"throw a frisbee"
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slamgroundprostratehurlheavepeltdefenestratedelivershydrivedeep-sixridgejettisonflinglob
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propel
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
"She threw herself forwards"
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move
get rid of
"he shed his image as a pushy boss" "shed your clothes"
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shedcastcast offshake offthrow offthrow awaydrop
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shedabsciseexfoliateautotomize
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remove
place or put with great energy
"She threw the blanket around the child" "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
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thrust
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pop
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put
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
"Throw a glance" "She gave me a dirty look"
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give
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communicate
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
"switch on the light" "throw the lever"
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flipswitch
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switch onswitch off
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engage
put or send forth
"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner" "The setting sun threw long shadows" "cast a spell" "cast a warm light"
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projectcastcontrive
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shoot
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send
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
"Jane threw dinner together" "throw the car into reverse"
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put
cause to be confused emotionally
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bewilderbemusediscombobulate
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upset
utter with force; utter vehemently
"hurl insults" "throw accusations at someone"
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hurl
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express
organize or be responsible for
"hold a reception" "have, throw, or make a party" "give a course"
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holdhavemakegive
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direct
make on a potter's wheel
"she threw a beautiful teapot"
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shape
cause to fall off
"The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
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dislodge
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
"Throw a six"
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shoot
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turn
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
"These questions confuse even the experts" "This question completely threw me" "This question befuddled even the teacher"
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confusefoxbefuddlefuddlebedevilconfounddiscombobulate
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demoralizeperplexdisorient
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be
Noun
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"
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propulsion
a single chance or instance
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
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opportunity
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
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strokecam stroke
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movement
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
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bedclothes
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
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gambling
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