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throw vs give tongue to

give tongue to vs throw

throw is a noun but give tongue to is not a noun.

throw and give tongue to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
give tongue to No No Yes No
As verbs, give tongue to is a hypernym of throw; that is, give tongue to is a word with a broader meaning than throw:
  • throw: utter with force; utter vehemently
  • give tongue to: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Other hypernyms of throw include express, utter, verbalise, verbalize.
throw (noun) give tongue to (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
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) give tongue to (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
utter with force; utter vehemently
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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