Hurl: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurl

[ hɜːrl ]

^{Context #1}

aggressive

To throw or fling with great force or violence; to cast, launch, or throw something with great vigor.

Synonyms

cast, fling, launch, pitch, throw

Examples of usage

He hurled the ball across the field.
She hurled insults at him during the argument.
The storm hurled debris through the air.
The angry mob hurled rocks at the police.
The athlete hurled the javelin with great precision.

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vomiting

To eject forcefully from the mouth; to vomit.

Synonyms

barf, regurgitate, vomit

Examples of usage

She felt nauseous and eventually hurled in the bathroom.
He had too much to drink and ended up hurling all night.
The smell was so bad that it made her want to hurl.

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informal

A throw of something with great force.

Synonyms

fling, throw, toss

Examples of usage

She threw the ball with a powerful hurl.
He made a successful hurl with the fishing rod.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurl" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arremessar

🇮🇳 फेंकना

🇩🇪 schleudern

🇮🇩 melempar

🇺🇦 кидати

🇵🇱 rzucać

🇯🇵 投げる

🇫🇷 lancer

🇪🇸 arrojar

🇹🇷 fırlatmak

🇰🇷 던지다

🇸🇦 قذف

🇨🇿 házet

🇸🇰 hádať

🇨🇳 投掷

🇸🇮 vreči

🇮🇸 kasta

🇰🇿 лақтыру

🇬🇪 გადაგდება

🇦🇿 atmaq

🇲🇽 arrojar

Word origin

The word 'hurl' originated from the Old English word 'hȳrlian' which means 'to throw, to fling'. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage in the English language. 'Hurl' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in literature, sports, and everyday language. It continues to be a common word used to describe the action of throwing or vomiting with force.