hurl

verb \ˈhər(-ə)l\

: to throw (something) with force

: to say or shout (something, such as an insult) in a loud and forceful way

hurledhurl·ing \ˈhər-liŋ\

Full Definition of HURL

intransitive verb

: rush, hurtle

: pitch 5a, b

: vomit

transitive verb

: to send or thrust with great vigor <the forces that were to be hurled against the Turks — N. T. Gilroy>

: to throw down with violence

a : to throw forcefully : fling <hurled the manuscript into the fire> <hurled myself over the fence>

b : pitch 2a

: to utter with vehemence <hurled insults at the police>

— hurl noun

— hurl·er \ˈhər-lər\ noun

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Origin of HURL

Middle English

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to HURL

Synonyms: barf, gag, heave, vomit, puke, retch, spew, spit up, throw up, upchuck

Antonyms: crawl, creep, poke

Synonym Discussion of HURL

throw, cast, toss, fling, hurl, pitch, sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force. throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm <can throw a fastball and a curve>. cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering <cast it to the winds>. toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion <tossed the coat on the bed>. fling stresses a violent throwing <flung the ring back in his face>. hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight <hurled himself at the intruder>. pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target <pitch horseshoes>. sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim <slung the bag over his shoulder>.