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Opposite of to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction with force
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction
Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile
Opposite of to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
Opposite of to physically launch or throw something
Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction
“He can catch the ball in traffic as well as anyone in the league, and he's lethal after the catch.”
Opposite of to consume a liquid
Opposite of to send through the air, especially with force
“Many fielders prefer to catch a ball while they are running and so regulate their speed as to be still on the move when they meet the ball.”
Opposite of to move quickly and abruptly, especially up and down
Opposite of to get rid of (something unwanted or useless)
“For this challenge, each presenter needed to research and acquire a tractor.”
(informal, slang) Opposite of to throw an object over a long distance or with a sudden or forceful motion
“The sheriff yelled at Beau to put the weapon on the ground.”
Opposite of to give or hand over
“I would rather you keep it for yourself than to give it to someone who does not deserve it.”
Opposite of to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
“My mother wanted to keep all of my school work from my junior school years for sentimentality reasons.”
Opposite of to cause disorder or confusion in
Opposite of to place or throw something (somewhere) in a haphazard manner
Opposite of to drink or consume a liquid, typically greedily
Opposite of to physically struggle or flail around clumsily
Opposite of to shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously
Opposite of to throw or cause to move forward or outward
“It would be foolish to cast the stones prematurely, so instead, they choose to hold it.”
(usually sports) Opposite of to hit, kick or throw something (usually a ball) extremely high
“The goalkeeper would deflect the ball away from the goal skillfully.”
Opposite of to be or cause to be at an angle
Opposite of to throw down or land clumsily or loosely
Opposite of to remove, expel or throw out, especially forcefully or permanently
(of a blow, ball, or attack) Opposite of to launch or aim (something) towards a given target
“Carlos fell on the first round, then continued to receive blows from his opponent afterward.”
Opposite of an act of throwing something
“Worsley moved across, made a brilliant catch, and sent the ball high into the air with a one-handed jerk behind his back.”
Opposite of an act or instance of throwing something
(sport) Opposite of a pass from a teammate that results directly in a score
“It was a brilliant goal which came about from unselfish team play.”
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