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hurl

verb
/hɜːrl/

Meaning

To throw something with great force.

Example Sentences

The boy hurled a stone into the river.

Example Expressions

hurl insults

Synonyms

throw, fling, toss, launch, cast

Antonyms

catch, hold, retain

Collocations

hurl a stone, hurl insults, hurl a ball

Related Vocabularies

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