Hurled: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurled

 

[ hษœหrld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

throw forcefully

Hurtled refers to throwing something with great force. It is often used in contexts where speed and intensity are significant factors in the act of throwing.

Synonyms

cast, flung, lobbed, threw

Examples of usage

  • He hurled the ball across the field.
  • She hurled insults at him during the argument.
  • The angry mob hurled stones at the building.
  • They hurled their backpacks onto the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geworfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jetรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ ธ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ู‚ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaluลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzado

Word origin

The word 'hurled' is the past tense of 'hurl'. Its origins trace back to Middle English, from the Old English word 'hyrla', which means to throw or to shoot. The word has Germanic roots, sharing connections with similar words in several languages, including Dutch 'hurlen' and Old High German 'hirlen'. Over time, 'hurl' maintained its connotation of throwing with force or speed, evolving to encompass not just physical objects but also emotions and verbal expressions. By the 14th century, it was commonly used in English literature, cementing its place as a vivid term in the lexicon of action words. Strongly associated with intense actions, 'hurled' implies not just the act of throwing, but also the emotion behind the action, often depicting urgency or aggression.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,886, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.