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Verbs of Causing Movement - Verbs for Causing Separation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to causing separation such as "toss", "chuck", and "scatter".

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Categorized English Verbs of Causing Movement
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: The fisherman had to throw the net far into the sea .
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to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .
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to toss
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to throw something with a quick and sudden motion

Ex: He tossed his phone onto the couch and sighed .
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to hurl
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to throw something or someone with great force or violence

Ex: The angry protester attempted to hurl a rock at the police barricade .
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to lob
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to throw something in a high, slow arc

Ex: The basketball player skillfully lobbed the ball to a teammate near the basket for a score .
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to chuck
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to throw something in a casual and sometimes playful manner

Ex: She chuckled and chucked the crumpled paper into the recycling bin .
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to fling
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to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

Ex: In a burst of joy , she flings her arms around her friend in a warm hug .
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to pitch
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to throw something with a specific motion

Ex: In a friendly game of catch , they took turns pitching the frisbee to each other .
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to eject
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to forcefully expel or throw something out, often in a sudden or violent manner

Ex: The submarine crew prepared to eject the emergency life raft as the vessel began to sink .
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to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion

Ex: The trapdoor opened , and the circus performer was catapulted into the air , landing safely in the net below .
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to sling
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to throw something forward using a simple weapon made of a flexible strap with a pouch in the middle or similar weapons

Ex: They designed a powerful catapult to sling larger projectiles during the medieval siege .
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to shy
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to throw something at a target, often suddenly or with force

Ex: Startled by the sudden movement , the cat shied a playful paw at the feather toy .
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to juggle
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to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

Ex: In the circus , the talented performer showcased her ability to juggle clubs with precision and grace , captivating the audience with each skillful toss .
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to make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions

Ex: The explosion scattered debris in all directions , leaving destruction in its wake .
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to put elements in a mixed manner

Ex: To improve the flow of traffic , the city planners decided to intersperse green spaces and parks among the urban structures .
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to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner

Ex: To create a festive atmosphere , they decided to sprinkle confetti on the tables during the celebration .
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to spray
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to release small particles of a liquid over an area or surface

Ex: To freshen up the room , she used an air freshener to spray a pleasant scent into the air .
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to spritz
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to spray a small amount of liquid in a fine mist

Ex: He carried a small bottle of rosewater to spritz on his clothes as a subtle and pleasant fragrance .
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to splash small particles of a liquid in a random manner

Ex: The saucepan boiled vigorously , spattering tomato sauce onto the stove .
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Verbs of Causing Movement
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