Antonyms of throw from BoostVocab

throw

/θroʊ/

Synonyms of throw Antonyms of throw Examples of throw Usage of throw Parts of throw Definition that contains throw Words sounding like throw Explanation of throw

verb
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
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"throw the lever"

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flip switch

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lock operate mesh engage
verb
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
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give

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communicate intercommunicate
noun
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
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cam stroke stroke

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movement motion
verb
organize or be responsible for
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"have, throw, or make a party"

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give have hold make

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direct
verb
cause to be confused emotionally
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bemuse bewilder discombobulate

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discomfit untune disconcert discompose upset
verb
put or send forth
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cast contrive project

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direct send
verb
get rid of
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cast cast off drop shake off shed throw away throw off

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withdraw take take away remove
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be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
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bedevil befuddle confound confuse discombobulate fox fuddle

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be
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place or put with great energy
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thrust

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position pose place lay put set
verb
utter with force; utter vehemently
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"throw accusations at someone"

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hurl

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verbalize give tongue to express verbalise utter
noun
a single chance or instance
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"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

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chance opportunity
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bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
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bedclothes bed clothing bedding
noun
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
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"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

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play gambling gaming
verb
cause to fall off
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bump dislodge
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make on a potter's wheel
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work forge form mold mould shape
verb
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
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move
verb
propel through the air
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"throw a frisbee"

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impel propel
noun
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
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"the catcher made a good throw to second base"

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actuation propulsion
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throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
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release turn
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to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
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"throw the car into reverse"

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set place pose lay put position

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