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THROW Synonyms

There are 59 synonyms of the word throw. (exact relations)
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cast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the actors in a play

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

• object formed by a mold

• the act of throwing dice

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• a violent throw

verb

• put or send forth

• deposit

• select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

• throw forcefully

• assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• to remove

• choose at random

• formulate in a particular style or language

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

hurl
verbv
noun

• a violent throw

verb

• throw forcefully

• make a thrusting forward movement

• utter with force; utter vehemently

project
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

• a planned undertaking

verb

• communicate vividly

• extend out or project in space

• transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another

• project on a screen

• cause to be heard

• draw a projection of

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• put or send forth

• throw, send, or cast forward

• regard as objective

bowl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding grains or liquids

• a concave shape with an open top

• a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods

• the quantity contained in a bowl

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

• a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

• a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling

• a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

• the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)

verb

• roll (a ball)

• hurl a cricket ball from one end of the pitch towards the batsman at the other end

• engage in the sport of bowling

chuck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a meal

• the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade

• a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill

verb

• throw carelessly

• throw away

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

eject
verbv
verb

• put out or expel from a place

• eliminate (a substance)

• leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule

• cause to come out in a squirt

fire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something burning (often destructive)

• the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

• the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

• a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

• feelings of great warmth and intensity

• fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

• a severe trial

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• start firing a weapon

• cause to go off

• bake in a kiln so as to harden

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• go off or discharge

• drive out or away by or as if by fire

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• destroy by fire

• provide with fuel

• generate an electrical impulse

• become ignited

• start or maintain a fire in

fling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a usually brief attempt

• a brief indulgence of your impulses

• the act of flinging

verb

• throw with force or recklessness

• move in an abrupt or headlong manner

• indulge oneself

• throw or cast away

heave
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• (geology) a horizontal dislocation

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

• the act of raising something

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

verb

• utter a sound, as with obvious effort

• throw with great effort

• rise and move, as in waves or billows

• lift or elevate

• move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

launch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

• the act of propelling with force

verb

• set up or found

• propel with force

• launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage

• begin with vigor

• get going; give impetus to

• smoothen the surface of

lob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc

• the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc

verb

• propel in a high arc

pitch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

• the act of throwing a baseball or softball by the pitcher towards home plate, which initiates play by giving the batter a chance to hit it

• a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk)

• promotion by means of an argument and demonstration

• degree of deviation from a horizontal plane

• any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

• a sports field with predetermined dimensions for playing soccer

• a high approach shot in golf

• an all-fours game in which the first card led is a trump

• abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)

• the action or manner of throwing something

verb

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move abruptly

• fall or plunge forward

• set to a certain pitch

• sell or offer for sale from place to place

• be at an angle

• heel over

• erect and fasten

• throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

• hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

• lead (a card) and establish the trump suit

• set the level or character of

propel
verbv
verb

• cause to move forward with force

• give an incentive for action

send
verbv
verb

• cause to go somewhere

• to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place

• cause to be directed or transmitted to another place

• transport commercially

• assign to a station

• transfer

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

sling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice

• a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones

• a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel

• a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released

• bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

verb

• hurl as if with a sling

• hang loosely or freely; let swing

• move with a sling

• hold or carry in a sling

toss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of flipping a coin

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

• an abrupt movement

verb

• throw or toss with a light motion

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• throw carelessly

• move or stir about violently

• throw or cast away

• agitate

deposit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

• matter that has been deposited by some natural process

• the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

• money deposited in a bank or some similar institution

• a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

• money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use

• a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

• a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

• the act of putting something somewhere

verb

• put, fix, force, or implant

• put into a bank account

• put (something somewhere) firmly

discharge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

verb

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

expel
verbv
verb

• force to leave or move out

• remove from a position or office

• cause to flee

• eliminate (a substance)

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Alternatives for CAST

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