Definition

1. Verb:
   • To throw something with great force: To propel an object through the air using a violent, vigorous motion.
   • To say or shout something with great force or vehemence: To utter words, insults, or accusations in a forceful, aggressive, or vehement manner.
   • To move oneself or be moved with force and speed: To thrust oneself or be propelled forward or through the air violently.

Examples of Usage

• Verb (To throw forcefully):

  • The angry pitcher hurled the ball toward home plate.
  • Protesters hurled stones at the building.

• Verb (To utter vehemently):

  • The critics hurled insults at the director's new film.
  • He hurled accusations of corruption at his political opponent.

• Verb (To move with force):

  • The crash hurled the driver through the windshield.
  • She hurled herself onto the sofa after a long day.

Advanced Usage

• "to hurl abuse/insults at someone": To shout very offensive, critical, or angry words at someone.

  • The two drivers got out of their cars and began hurling abuse at each other.

• "to hurl oneself into something": To begin an activity with great energy, force, or enthusiasm.

  • After graduating, she hurled herself into her new career.

Variants and Related Words

• Hurler (noun): A person who hurls something.
  • The hurler of the javelin set a new record.

Synonyms

• Fling: To throw or move something suddenly and with force.
• Chuck: (Informal) To throw something carelessly or casually.
• Catapult: To launch or be launched suddenly and with great force.
• Sling: To throw something with a sweeping or violent motion.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Hurl" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The verb is typically used directly with a preposition like "at," "into," or "through.")

Related Idioms

• "Hurl one's hat into the ring": To announce one's candidacy or intention to enter a contest, especially a political election. (This idiom uses "hurl" in the sense of throwing something as a symbolic act of entry.)
  • After months of speculation, the senator finally hurled her hat into the ring for the presidential election.

Noun

1. a violent throw

Verb

1. utter with force; utter vehemently
   • hurl insults
   • throw accusations at someone
2. make a thrusting forward movement
3. throw forcefully