"threw" in the verb sense

1. throw

propel through the air

"throw a frisbee"

2. throw

move violently, energetically, or carelessly

"She threw herself forwards"

3. shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop

get rid of

"he shed his image as a pushy boss"

"shed your clothes"

4. throw, thrust

place or put with great energy

"She threw the blanket around the child"

"thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"

5. give, throw

convey or communicate of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

"Throw a glance"

"She gave me a dirty look"

6. throw, flip, switch

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

"switch on the light"

"throw the lever"

7. project, cast, contrive, throw

put or send forth

"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"

"The setting sun threw long shadows"

"cast a spell"

"cast a warm light"

8. throw

to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

"Jane threw dinner together"

"throw the car into reverse"

9. bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw

cause to be confused emotionally

10. hurl, throw

utter with force utter vehemently

"hurl insults"

"throw accusations at someone"

11. hold, throw, have, make, give

organize or be responsible for

"hold a reception"

"have, throw, or make a party"

"give a course"

12. throw

make on a potter's wheel

"she threw a beautiful teapot"

13. throw

cause to fall off

"The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

14. throw

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

"Throw a six"

15. confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate

be confusing or perplexing to cause to be unable to think clearly

"These questions confuse even the experts"

"This question completely threw me"

"This question befuddled even the teacher"

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