throw vs bump

throw and bump both are nouns.

throw and bump both are verbs.

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

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

throw: cause to fall off
bump: remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

Other hypernyms of throw include dislodge.

throw (noun)	bump (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	an impact (as from a collision)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something	a lump on the body caused by a blow
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance

throw (verb)	bump (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	knock against with force or violence
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
utter with force; utter vehemently	to play music at loud volume
propel through the air	to enjoy some music greatly
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
place or put with great energy	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
cause to fall off	assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
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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