1. (

• throw

) propel through the air; "throw a frisbee" ;

2. (

• throw

) move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" ;

3. (

• shed ,
• cast ,
• cast_off ,
• shake_off ,
• throw ,
• throw_off ,
• throw_away ,
• drop ,

) get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" ;

4. (

• throw ,
• thrust ,

) place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" ;

5. (

• give ,
• throw

) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" ;

6. (

• throw ,
• flip ,
• switch

) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" ;

7. (

• project ,
• cast ,
• contrive ,
• throw ,

) put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light" ;

8. (

• throw ,

) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" ;

9. (

• bewilder ,
• bemuse ,
• discombobulate ,
• throw

) cause to be confused emotionally ;

10. (

• hurl ,
• throw ,

) utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" ;

11. (

• hold ,
• throw ,
• have ,
• make ,
• give ,

) organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" ;

12. (

• throw

) make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot" ;

13. (

• throw ,

) cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider" ;

14. (

• throw ,

) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" ;

15. (

• confuse ,
• throw ,
• fox ,
• befuddle ,
• fuddle ,
• bedevil ,
• confound ,
• discombobulate

) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher" ;