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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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With Russell still nursing an injury, Bath coach Johann van Graan decided the risks outweighed the rewards of throwing him in against Tigers with a play-off spot already secured.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A videographer captured Moore throwing $20 bills in the air as he walked through a flower arch and then leaving for prom in a chauffeured Bentley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She was quick to voice her frustration as her performance dropped off, throwing her arms up, letting out guttural roars and unleashing her fury on her team.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

At times, Sheehan’s lower half was opening too quickly, throwing off the way his legs worked with his upper half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Osei asks, throwing a hand on her hip.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer