slam vs throw

slam and throw both are nouns.

slam and throw both are verbs.

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

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

slam: throw violently
throw: propel through the air

slam (noun)	throw (noun)
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a forceful impact that makes a loud noise	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

slam (verb)	throw (verb)
strike violently	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
close violently	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
throw violently	utter with force; utter vehemently
dance the slam dance	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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