hurl

/hə:l/
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hurl

A baseball pitcher hurls the ball toward home plate.

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.
hurl

A baseball pitcher hurls the ball toward home plate.

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

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