Synonyms for throw

Noun

1. throw, propulsion, actuation

usage: the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

2. throw, opportunity, chance

usage: a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

3. throw, stroke, cam stroke, movement, motion

usage: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

4. throw, distance

usage: the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"

5. throw, bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding

usage: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

6. throw, gambling, gaming, play

usage: the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

Verb

1. throw, propel, impel

usage: project through the air; "throw a frisbee"

2. throw, move

usage: move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

3. shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop, remove, take, take away, withdraw

usage: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

4. throw, thrust, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"

5. give, throw, communicate, intercommunicate

usage: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"

6. throw, flip, switch, engage, mesh, lock, operate

usage: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

7. project, cast, contrive, throw, send, direct

usage: put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

8. throw, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

9. bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw, upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit

usage: cause to be confused emotionally

10. hurl, throw, express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to

usage: utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

11. hold, throw, have, make, give, direct

usage: organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"

12. throw, shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

usage: make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"

13. throw, dislodge, displace, bump

usage: cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"

14. throw, turn, release

usage: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"

15. confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate, be

usage: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"