Hurled
/hɜːrld/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo throw something with great force.
/hɜːrld/
To throw or fling with great force
The angry customer hurled the phone across the room.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing catch and you really want to get the ball to your friend quickly. You *hurled* it—you threw it with all your might!
👶 For kids: To throw something really hard.
More Examples
The athlete hurled the discus a record distance.
She hurled insults at her opponent.
How It's Used
"The pitcher hurled the baseball towards the batter."
"He hurled a rock into the lake."
To utter or shout something vehemently or with great force.
/hɜːrld/
To utter (something) violently or forcefully
The protestors hurled insults at the government officials.
💡 Simply: Sometimes when you're really mad, you might *hurl* words – shout really nasty things at someone. Like throwing the words.
👶 For kids: To say something loudly and angrily.
More Examples
She hurled a string of questions at the witness.
He hurled defiance at the judge.
How It's Used
"He hurled accusations at his rival during the debate."
Idioms & expressions
hurl oneself
To throw oneself violently in a specific direction, often with intent of self harm or extreme action.
"He hurled himself off the cliff."
From Middle English *hurlen, hurlen*, related to Middle Dutch *hurren* ("to hurl, rush") and Old Norse *hurla* ("to hurl").
Historically, the word 'hurl' has consistently been used to describe forceful actions of throwing and, figuratively, uttering with force.
Memory tip
Think of a powerful throw like a shot put. Hurl requires force.
Word Origin
"to throw violently"