Synonyms for

Hurled

Verb / hɜ:ld / Another word for hurled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To throw something with force.

Synonyms & similar words

lunge thrust hurtle hurl cast throw fling toss cast send pitch launch throw heave chuck project catapult dash drive fire huck lob peg shy slam sling

Example sentences

  1. She hurled the ball at the wall.
  2. He hurled the rock into the pond.
  3. The angry man hurled insults at the other driver.
  4. The athlete hurled the javelin farther than anyone else.
  5. The quarterback hurled the football downfield to his receiver.

Quotes

  • 'I hurled my heart to thee / An hundred thousand times,' - Emily Dickinson
  • 'He hurled himself from the top of the stairs,' - Edgar Allan Poe
  • 'She hurled herself from the balcony,' - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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