fling vs throw

fling and throw both are nouns.

fling and throw both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

fling: throw with force or recklessness
throw: propel through the air

fling (noun)	throw (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a usually brief attempt	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
the act of flinging	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

fling (verb)	throw (verb)
throw with force or recklessness	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
move in an abrupt or headlong manner	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
indulge oneself	utter with force; utter vehemently
throw or cast away	propel through the air
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	place or put with great energy
	cause to fall off
	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	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

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