throw vs bombard

bombard vs throw

throw and bombard both are nouns.

throw and bombard both are verbs.

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

As verbs, bombard is a hyponym of throw; that is, bombard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:

throw: propel through the air
bombard: cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

Other hyponyms of throw include flap down, slam, ground, prostrate, cast, hurl, hurtle, heave, pelt, defenestrate, deliver, pitch, shy, drive, deep-six, throw overboard, ridge, jettison, fling, lob, chuck, toss, skim, skip, skitter, juggle, flick, flip, pass.

throw (noun)	bombard (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
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

throw (verb)	bombard (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	direct high energy particles or radiation against
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
utter with force; utter vehemently	throw bombs at or attack with bombs
propel through the air	cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
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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