cast vs throw

cast and throw both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, throw is a hypernym of cast; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

As nouns, throw is a hypernym of cast; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

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

As verbs, throw is a hypernym of cast; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than cast:

As verbs, cast and throw are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cast include cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off.

As verbs, cast and throw are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cast include contrive, project.

cast (noun)	throw (noun)
the act of throwing dice	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a violent throw	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
object formed by a mold	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal	a single chance or instance
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made

cast (verb)	throw (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
formulate in a particular style or language	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
choose at random	utter with force; utter vehemently
throw forcefully	propel through the air
to remove	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold	place or put with great energy
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet	cause to fall off
put or send forth	to remove
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
deposit	make on a potter's wheel
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly