Definitions

threw

[throo] / θru /

VERB

propel something through the air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bunt deliver drive fire fling flip force heave hurl lift lob pitch push put send shove start thrust

STRONG

bandy barrage bombard buck butt cant cast catapult chuck dash discharge dislodge fell flick floor impel lapidate launch overturn overwhelm peg pellet pelt pepper precipitate project scatter shower shy sling splatter spray sprinkle stone strew toss tumble unhorse unseat upset volley waft

WEAK

fling off let fly let go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade pull receive repress stop

STRONG

collect gather hold keep slow

WEAK

catch explain help

VERB

confuse

Synonyms

STRONG

addle astonish baffle befuddle bewilder confound disconcert distract disturb dizzy dumbfound fluster unsettle upset

WEAK

mix up throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

calm clarify clear up comfort enlighten explain order settle soothe

WEAK

catch help receive

Example Sentences

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After throwing 26 pitches in that first inning, Yamamoto threw 28 over the next three.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In a speech at the fair, Merz threw his support behind the drive to encourage German manufacturers, many of whom still rely on traditional techniques, to step up their use of AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Third baseman Ezra Sutton hit a dribbler to pitcher Joe Borden, who threw to first base for the out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

For two years, Gadd threw himself into the work required as writer, showrunner, producer and actor.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I guess the eliot stuff threw me It’s ok!

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison