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hurl Antonyms

Opposite of hurl

Because the opposite of hurl shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To throw or propel an object with great force.

Usage Example

"The pitcher managed to catch the baseball across home plate at nearly one hundred miles per hour."

Strongest
catch
Strong
receive

• noun (Context 2)

A forceful or violent throw or cast.

Usage Example

"With one mighty catch, the athlete sent the discus across the field."

Strongest
catch

Similar words to hurl

Words similar to hurl shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

vomit
throw up
puke
fling
barf
throw
upchuck
heave
See all synonyms of hurl

• Nearby Words

huntress
hup
hurdle
hurl
hurler
hurling
hurrah

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hurl. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hurl
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