throwing

VERB

propel something through the air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bunt deliver drive fire fling flip force heave hurl lift lob pitch push put send shove start thrust

STRONG

bandy barrage bombard buck butt cant cast catapult chuck dash discharge dislodge fell flick floor impel lapidate launch overturn overwhelm peg pellet pelt pepper precipitate project scatter shower shy sling splatter spray sprinkle stone strew toss tumble unhorse unseat upset volley waft

WEAK

fling off let fly let go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade pull receive repress stop

STRONG

collect gather hold keep slow

WEAK

catch explain help

VERB

confuse

Synonyms

STRONG

addle astonish baffle befuddle bewilder confound disconcert distract disturb dizzy dumbfound fluster unsettle upset

WEAK

mix up throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

calm clarify clear up comfort enlighten explain order settle soothe

WEAK

catch help receive

Example Sentences

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Le Pen went on the evening news to announce she was both appealing her conviction with France’s high court and throwing her hat into the presidential race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The problem was that I was often disappointed with the results and sometimes ended up throwing part of it away, which is simply a waste of money.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

And that’s because CPS enables harassment by throwing common sense—and the law—out the window when someone makes accusations involving a child.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Smith has resumed throwing and took swings on Thursday, Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Owen said, pulling off one of his mittens and throwing it on the ground.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz