Hurl meaning in English
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Definition
to hurl (something): to throw (something) very forcefully
Exercise 1
Which of the following terms are synonymous with shouting?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following terms are synonymous with shouting?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. To "hurl" is not a synonym of "shout". To "hurl" means to throw (a ball, for example) with great force, for example: I will hurl this book at you if you continue to talk while I'm reading.
This is correct. To "yell" is to speak with a very loud and strong voice, and is a synonym of "shout", for example: He always yells when he is angry.
This is incorrect. To "swear" is not a synonym of "shout". To "swear" means to use a profanity or an obscenity and to speak with vulgar language. In another context it can also mean to state or promise something. For example: I swear to follow the rules of the company.
This is incorrect. To "talk" means to speak in a normal tone of voice, whereas to "shout" is to speak with a loud and forceful voice.
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