throw vs hurl

throw and hurl both are nouns.

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

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

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

As verbs, throw and hurl are synonyms defined as:

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

throw (noun)	hurl (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	a violent throw
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)	hurl (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	utter with force; utter vehemently
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	throw forcefully
utter with force; utter vehemently	make a thrusting forward movement
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