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hurtle Synonyms

Another word for hurtle

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• verb (Context 1)

To move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled or forceful manner.

Usage Example

"The express train hurtled through the narrow mountain pass at breakneck speed."

Strongest
careen
barrel
Strong
rush
race
dash
bolt
whiz
speed

Opposites of hurtle

The opposite of hurtle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

crawl
creep
inch
dawdle
lumber
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hurtle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hurtle
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