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Hurl: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：throw forcefully (hurl)

hurl 🔊

/hɝːl/

vt.

To throw something or someone with a lot of force and strength.

Hurl definition illustrated by an athlete forcefully throwing a javelin in a field.

throw forcefully 🔊

➕

/θroʊ ˈfɔːrsfəli/

vt.

To propel an object with great strength and speed, often in a violent or aggressive manner.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English 'hurlen', possibly related to Old Norse 'hurra' meaning to whirl or rush.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'hurl' as 'hurt' + 'curl' – you curl your arm to hurl something that might hurt.

📖 Example

After losing the game, the frustrated player hurled his water bottle across the court. 🔊 The player threw his water bottle with immense force after the game loss.

🔗 Collocations

hurl a ball – to throw a ball with great force

hurl an object – to propel an object forcefully

hurl into the air – to throw something upwards with strength

🔄 Synonyms

fling (vt.) – to throw something quickly and carelessly

toss (vt.) – to throw something lightly or casually

throw (vt.) – to propel something through the air

🚫 Antonyms

catch (vt.) – to seize and hold something thrown

receive (vt.) – to accept or take something offered or thrown

🌱 Derivatives

hurler (n.) – a person who throws something forcefully

hurling (n.) – the act of throwing with force

📖 Cultural Story

Hurl originates from Middle English, likely influenced by Old Norse. It is commonly used in sports to describe forceful throws and in conflicts for verbal attacks, reflecting its association with vigorous motion.

Meaning 2：shout angrily (hurl)

hurl 🔊

/hɝːl/

vt.

To say something in a very angry, forceful, and often hurtful way.

Hurl meaning shown by an angry person shouting loudly with an emphatic gesture.

shout angrily 🔊

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/ʃaʊt ˈæŋɡrəli/

vt.

To express words loudly and aggressively, typically out of anger or frustration.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

During the argument, she hurled insults at him that she later deeply regretted. 🔊 She yelled insults at him during the argument, which she later felt sorry for.

🔗 Collocations

hurl insults – to shout abusive or offensive words

hurl accusations – to make forceful and often unfounded charges

hurl abuse – to verbally attack someone with harsh language

🔄 Synonyms

shout (v.) – to speak or call out loudly

yell (v.) – to cry out loudly, especially in anger or pain

scream (v.) – to utter a loud, sharp cry

🚫 Antonyms

whisper (v.) – to speak very softly

murmur (v.) – to say something in a low, gentle voice