threw in English

verb

1

propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

I threw a brick through the window

synonyms: hurl, toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, launch, catapult, project, propel, bowl, chuck, heave, sling, peg, let fly with

2

cause to enter suddenly a particular state or condition.

he threw all her emotions into turmoil

3

send (one's opponent) to the ground in wrestling, judo, or similar activity.

He had a small body but he did marvelous judo, and could throw larger opponents without using any power.

4

form (ceramic ware) on a potter's wheel.

further on, a potter was throwing pots

5

have (a fit or tantrum).

There is a tendency to throw temperamental fits and tantrums, which are often directed at close associates and loved ones.

6

give or hold (a party).

The throng enjoyed a huge party thrown by the host committee at the city's aquarium following Media Day.

synonyms: give, host, hold, have, provide, put on, lay out, arrange, organize

verb

hurl, toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, launch, catapult, project, propel, bowl, chuck, heave, sling, peg, let fly with
deliver, give, land
direct, cast, send, dart, shoot
unseat, dislodge
disconcert, unnerve, fluster, ruffle, agitate, discomfit, put off, throw off balance, discountenance, unsettle, confuse, rattle, faze, flummox, baffle, befuddle, discombobulate
give, host, hold, have, provide, put on, lay out, arrange, organize
strew, cast, scatter, disperse
toss, deposit, throw down, put down, dump, drop, plunk, plonk, plump
give
bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate
flip, switch
give, make, hold, have
drop, throw off, cast, shed, throw away, shake off, cast off
befuddle, confound, bedevil, confuse, fuddle, discombobulate, fox
project, cast, contrive
hurl
thrust

Use "threw" in a sentence

1. I threw them away.

2. He threw it overarm.

3. I threw them out.

4. You threw it together.

5. The wrestler threw his opponent.

6. Good thing I threw up.

7. His composure threw us off.

8. He threw my dictionary back.

9. My horse threw a shoe.

10. I threw away the odd glove.

11. You threw tampons at Carrie White?

12. Mary threw away the dead flowers.

13. The movement threw him off balance.

14. Rajan threw me a beautiful party.

15. Occasionally Farling threw in a question.

16. She threw Carlo a sultry glance.

17. He threw a glance at Connor.

18. Benedict threw her a Contemptuous glance

19. Listen, dad threw us a curveball.

20. " They threw tear gas at us .

21. And I threw away my rake.

22. Synonyms for Balked at include negatived, declined, deselected, disapproved, passed, passed up, reprobated, spurned, threw out and threw over

23. And threw back the Baseness, back

24. I think that she threw up.

25. You threw Fitz to the wolves!

26. I threw that filthy thing away.

27. I threw the decayed rattan overboard.

28. He threw away the old sofa.

29. Benedict threw her a contemptuous glance.

30. We threw a huge birthday party.

31. The dean threw out a suggestion.

32. She threw away a blighted rose.

33. I threw you abandon me regardless.

34. She threw him a dirty look.

35. 2 Her nastiness really threw me.

36. They threw a brick through the window.

37. He threw three sixes in a row.

38. Finally[Sentencedict.com], they threw down the dictator.

39. The general threw reinforcement into the battle.

40. He threw up his hands in despair.

41. You threw yourself into a vicious circle.

42. Mrs Saulitis threw them a disapproving glance.

43. The Oriental angle threw us right off.

44. Jack threw in the odd encouraging comment.

45. She threw a kiss as a salutation.

46. His statement threw the court into turmoil.

47. I threw the fagot into the fire.

48. He threw himself heartily into his studies.

49. Mary threw a cloak over her shoulders.

50. She threw her arms around his neck.