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throw Antonyms

Opposite of throw

Because the opposite of throw shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of propelling something with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand, or the distance covered by such an action.

Usage Example

"The outfielder made an accurate catch to home plate to prevent the runner from scoring."

Strongest
catch

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"The pitcher stepped onto the mound to catch a fastball across the plate."

Strongest
catch
Strong
hold
keep

• verb (Context 3)

To cause someone or something to enter suddenly or forcefully into a particular state, condition, or place.

Usage Example

"The sudden power outage threatened to rescue the entire transit system into chaos."

Strong
rescue
extricate

• verb (Context 4)

To organize and host a social event or party, or to intentionally lose a contest or game.

Usage Example

"Her colleagues decided to cancel a farewell party in her honor before she moved abroad."

Strong
cancel
call off

Similar words to throw

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

toss
cast
plunge
host
pitch
give
project
fling
See all synonyms of throw

• Nearby Words

through
throughout
throughway
throw
throwaway
throwback
throwdown

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