Hurl: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when throwing something with great force and often with a sense of aggression or anger.

• He hurled the bottle against the wall in frustration.
• The protestors started to hurl rocks at the police.

A general term for sending something through the air with a hand movement, can be used in many casual and formal situations.

• He threw the ball to his friend.
• Please throw the trash away.

Indicates throwing something carelessly or with little thought, often quickly and without precision.

• She flung her coat onto the chair.
• He flung the ball into the air.

Used more formally or poetically, indicating throwing something, often with a specific aim or intention.

• He cast the net into the sea.
• The knight cast his sword aside.

Suggests starting or initiating something with a strong force or momentum, commonly used for larger or more significant objects or events.

• They launched the spacecraft into orbit.
• The company plans to launch a new product next year.

Often used in the context of sports, like baseball, where it means to throw a ball, but also used in situations where precision is important.

• He pitched the ball right into the catcher's mitt.
• She pitched the idea during the meeting.

Used informally or in casual conversation, often to describe vomiting in a less serious or even humorous way.

• He drank too much and had to hurl behind the bushes

Neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of throwing up. Suitable for medical descriptions.

• She felt nauseous and had to vomit
• The doctor asked if he had vomited after eating the questionable food

Used in more medical or scientific contexts to describe the act of vomiting. It can also describe repeating information without understanding it.

• The baby regurgitated some milk after feeding
• During the exam, he just regurgitated whatever he had memorized without any real comprehension

Very informal and often used in a childish or humorous context. It can also be used in a slightly negative way to express disgust.

• The movie scene was so gross, I almost barfed

Used when someone throws something with great force and often with anger or aggression.

• He hurled the chair across the room in a fit of rage.
• The pitcher can hurl the ball at incredible speeds.

A general term for making an object leave one’s hand and travel through the air, often used in everyday situations.

• Please throw me the ball.
• He learned how to throw a boomerang.

Usually implies a light or casual throw, often with a gentle underhand motion and without much force.

• Can you toss me the keys?
• She tossed the ball to her dog.

Typically described as throwing something carelessly or with little precision, often in a casual or spontaneous manner.

• She flung her coat onto the chair and collapsed on the bed.
• The child flung the blanket over the toy box.