throwing

1. propel through the airExamples: "throw a frisbee"Synonyms: throw

2. move violently, energetically, or carelesslyExamples: "She threw herself forwards"Synonyms: throw

3. get rid ofExamples: "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"Synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off

4. place or put with great energyExamples: "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"Synonyms: throw, thrust

5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gestureExamples: "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"Synonyms: give, throw

6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operationExamples: "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"Synonyms: flip, switch, throw