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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The blow came after the right-hander threw a four-seam fastball that nearly missed Trout’s face.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When a British vessel threatened the ship that carried it, however, the captain threw the document overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Anti-Tisza protesters once held banners featuring a shoe, which he allegedly once threw at her.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a 152-page opinion released on Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of 13 claims in Lively's case, including allegations of harassment and defamation.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I glanced over at Elliot, but he just threw up his hands in a please take her away sort of way that made me feel about two inches tall.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin