heave

[heev] / hiv /

VERB

lift, throw with effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fling haul hoist hurl sling tug

STRONG

boost cast chuck drag elevate heft launch pitch pull raise send toss

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease depress destroy drop finish keep lessen lower raze receive stop

VERB

discharge with force; expel from digestive system by mouth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe exhale groan huff puff spew vomit

STRONG

billow cast dilate disgorge expand gag palpitate pant puke retch rise sign sob surge suspire swell throb upchuck

WEAK

spit up throw up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide inhale secret

STRONG

compress contract lessen lower shrink

Example Sentences

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As pressure under the surface increased, the ground started to heave.

From The Wall Street Journal

By midday, the entire stretch was heaving with thousands of people and the sea was full of swimmers and surfers.

From BBC

Archer heaving a couple of sixes was the inspiration for Root to whip out his trademark - a reverse-scoop off Boland for a maximum.

From BBC

In a ritual unseen by the cameras, volunteers heave the floating icons toward the asphalt.

From The Wall Street Journal

While still on the move, he then uncorked a heave that hit fellow rookie Isaiah Bond in stride for a 52-yard gain.

From The Wall Street Journal