Synonyms for

Fling

Verb / flɪŋ / Another word for fling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to throw or hurl forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

chuckout throwout dispose discard pass tossaway tossout splurge crack castout whirl putaway spree throwaway offer go toss castaside castaway toss throw launch pitch cast heave hurl project chuck catapult lob fire send dash thrust propel jettison expel eject discharge

Synonyms by register

Formal

toss hurl propel launch

Informal

chuck heave lob toss

Literary

cast launch discharge

Antonyms

catch hold keep cherish retain clutch grasp

Common collocations

  • fling open
  • fling out
  • fling away
  • fling oneself
  • fling a party
  • fling abuse
  • fling a tantrum
  • fling a glance

Word family

noun fling
verb fling

Usage note

As a verb, 'fling' often implies a forceful or careless throwing motion. As a noun, it can refer to a brief, casual romantic affair.

Example sentences

  1. She flung the ball to her friend.
  2. He flung the door open.
  3. The monkey flung the banana peel on the ground.
  4. I flung my arms around her.
  5. The athlete flung the shot put.

Quotes

  • I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone. - Rainer Maria Rilke
  • When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe. - La Rochefoucauld
  • We are all born mad. Some remain so. - Samuel Beckett

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