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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“First and foremost, I’m thinking about sun protection,” said James Harris, co-host of the men’s fashion podcast Throwing Fits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Throwing a shoe at someone in public is seen as an act of disrespect and humiliation in India and many other countries.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Throwing in expectations related to titles and other formalities that are part of James’ job is enough to turn John into a frightened ostrich desperate to find a soft ground to bury his head in.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2025

Throwing also was the main focus of Betts’ work in Texas with Tulowitzki.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

“But won’t they hurt him, the poor darling? Throwing things at him like that? If I were his mother, I would be afraid for my son.”

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman