Synonyms for fling

Synonyms for (noun) fling

Synonyms: fling

Definition: the act of flinging

Similar words: throw

Definition: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

Usage: the catcher made a good throw to second base


Synonyms: spree, fling

Definition: a brief indulgence of your impulses

Similar words: intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence

Definition: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

Usage: the intemperance of their language


Synonyms: whirl, crack, offer, pass, fling, go

Definition: a usually brief attempt

Usage: he took a crack at it; I gave it a whirl

Similar words: endeavor, endeavour, effort, try, attempt

Definition: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Usage: made an effort to cover all the reading material; wished him luck in his endeavor; she gave it a good try


Synonyms for (verb) fling

Synonyms: fling

Definition: throw with force or recklessness

Usage: fling the frisbee

Similar words: throw

Definition: propel through the air

Usage: throw a frisbee


Synonyms: fling

Definition: move in an abrupt or headlong manner

Usage: He flung himself onto the sofa

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: discard, dispose, toss, toss away, toss out, throw away, throw out, fling, put away, cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out

Definition: throw or cast away

Usage: Put away your worries

Similar words: get rid of, remove

Definition: dispose of

Usage: Get rid of these old shoes!; The company got rid of all the dead wood


Synonyms: splurge, fling

Definition: indulge oneself

Usage: I splurged on a new TV

Similar words: consume, squander, waste, ware

Definition: spend extravagantly

Usage: waste not, want not


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