throwing

(verb) propel through the air. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "Throw a frisbee."

(verb) move violently, energetically, or carelessly. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "She threw herself forwards."

(verb) get rid of. Synonyms: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop. Examples: "He shed his image as a pushy boss." "Shed your clothes."

(verb) place or put with great energy. Synonyms: throw, thrust. Examples: "She threw the blanket around the child." "Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar."

(verb) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture. Synonyms: give, throw. Examples: "Throw a glance." "She gave me a dirty look."

(verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. Synonyms: throw, flip, switch. Examples: "Switch on the light." "Throw the lever."

(verb) put or send forth. Synonyms: project, cast, contrive, throw. Examples: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner." "The setting sun threw long shadows." "Cast a spell." "Cast a warm light."

(verb) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "Jane threw dinner together." "Throw the car into reverse."

(verb) cause to be confused emotionally. Synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw.

(verb) utter with force; utter vehemently. Synonyms: hurl, throw. Examples: "Hurl insults." "Throw accusations at someone."

(verb) organize or be responsible for. Synonyms: hold, throw, have, make, give. Examples: "Hold a reception." "Have, throw, or make a party." "Give a course."

(verb) make on a potter's wheel. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "She threw a beautiful teapot."

(verb) cause to fall off. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "The horse threw its inexperienced rider."

(verb) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface. Synonyms: throw. Examples: "Throw a six."

(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate. Examples: "These questions confuse even the experts." "This question completely threw me." "This question befuddled even the teacher."