hurled
hɜrld
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Definition of hurled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

movementpropelled suddenly or forcefully
  • The hurled object flew across the room.
  • The hurled stone broke the window.
  • A hurled ball hit him on the head.
flung thrown
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Origin of hurled

Middle English, hurlen (to throw)

Terms with hurled included in their meaning

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flyv.
movement
move or be hurled quickly through the air
throwable
able to be thrown or hurled

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  1. French:lancé, ...
  2. German:geschleudert, ...
  3. Italian:lanciato, ...
  4. Spanish:arrojado, ...
  5. Portuguese:lançado, ...
  6. Chinese:被突然抛出的, ...
  7. Japanese:急に投げられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مقذوف, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִזְרַק, ...
  10. Russian:внезапно брошенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кинутий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रक्षिप्त, ...
hurl
hɜːrl

Definition of hurl - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
throwingtr.throw something with great forcetr.
  • He hurled the ball across the field.
fling launch toss
2.
insultingtr.shout insults or harsh words at someonetr.
  • She hurled insults at her opponent.
bellow shout yell
3.
vomitingtr./intr.SlangUSvomit forcefullytr./intr.SlangUS
  • He felt sick and had to hurl.
puke retch vomit

Noun

1.
actionviolent throw or fling
  • He gave the ball a powerful hurl.
fling toss
2.
medicalSlangUSthe act of vomitingSlangUS
  • After the roller coaster, he had a hurl.
retch vomit
3.
sportsTECH.UKthe act of hitting the sliotar in hurlingTECH.UK
  • His hurl was strong and accurate.
hit strike
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Expressions with hurl

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shout insults at someone in anger
During the argument, he hurled abuse at his opponent.
exchange insults or offensive words with each other
During the argument, they hurled abuse at each other.
aggressively direct offensive remarks at someone
During the argument, he hurled insults at his opponent.

Origin of hurl

Middle English, hurlen (to throw)

Examples of hurl in a sentence

  • The protester hurled a tomato at the speaker.
  • Fans began to hurl abuse at the referee.
  • He hurled accusations during the heated debate.
  • She ran to the bathroom to hurl.
  • The rollercoaster made him hurl.
  • The hurl of the javelin was impressive.

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  1. French:lancer, jet, ...
  2. German:werfen, Wurf, ...
  3. Italian:lanciare, lancio, ...
  4. Spanish:lanzar, lanzamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:lançar, arremesso, ...
  6. Chinese:用力投掷, 投掷, ...
  7. Japanese:投げる, 投げ, ...
  8. Arabic:قَذَفَ, قَذْفٌ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטִּיחַ, הֲטָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:швырять, бросок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жбурляти, кидок, ...
  12. Hindi:जोर से फेंकना, उछाल, ...

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