Definitions

threw

[throo] / θru /

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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The impact threw material outward for tens of meters, forming striking rays that spread out in a sunburst pattern.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Dolan beat the count again early in the third round after another overhand left found the target, but her corner threw in the towel moments later as the Mexican applied further pressure.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They simply plugged in the numbers they could easily find, fudged the rest and threw it on a poster board.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Magic Johnson, the Dodgers’ co-owner and the foremost winner in Los Angeles sports history, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers’ opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When I reached him, I threw my arms around him, making him stagger back.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows