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to hurl
01
to throw something or someone with great force or violence
Transitive: to hurl sth | to hurl sth somewhere
Examples
Frustrated with the outcome, he angrily hurled his book across the room.
The athlete hurled the javelin with precision during the competition.
02
to eject what one has eaten or drank through the mouth
Intransitive
InformalExamples
After eating the spoiled seafood, he felt nauseous and had to hurl.
The motion sickness became unbearable, and she had to roll down the car window to hurl.
03
to move forward with force, often in a rapid and vigorous manner
Intransitive: to hurl somewhere
Examples
The runner hurled down the track, striving to reach the finish line first.
The rock climber hurled up the cliff, using every muscle to ascend quickly.
04
to utter or express something forcefully or vehemently
Transitive: to hurl expressions
Examples
He hurled insults at his opponent during the heated argument.
She hurled accusations at her coworker, convinced of their betrayal.
Hurl
01
a violent throw
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