flung

/flʌŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to propel or cast something through the air, typically with force or violence

“She flung the door open and rushed inside.”

2. verb

to throw or cast something with a sudden, forceful motion

“He flung his hat onto the bed.”

3. noun

a past tense of the verb ‘fling’

“The flung book landed on the floor.”

Synonyms

  • cast
  • hurled
  • threw

Antonyms

  • caught
  • collected
  • retrieved