bɪˈfʌdl bɪˈmjuːz bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ) bɪˈwɪldɚ kɑːst kast kənˈfaʊnd kənˈfjuːz kənˈtɹaɪv ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt fɒks fɑks ˈfʌdəl ɡɪv hɝl lɔft lɑft ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt ˈpɹəʊdʒɛkt ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt pɹəˈdʒɛkt swɪtʃ θɹʌst the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) the catcher made a good throw to second base be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly These questions confuse even the experts This question completely threw me This question befuddled even the teacher convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture Throw a glance She gave me a dirty look utter with force; utter vehemently hurl insults throw accusations at someone casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice throw (a die) out onto a flat surface Throw a six place or put with great energy She threw the blanket around the child thrust the money in the hands of the beggar propel through the air throw a frisbee The rocket lofted the space shuttle into the air cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation switch on the light throw the lever to remove he shed his image as a pushy boss shed your clothes cause to fall off The horse threw its inexperienced rider put or send forth She threw the flashlight beam into the corner The setting sun threw long shadows cast a spell cast a warm light make on a potter's wheel she threw a beautiful teapot organize or be responsible for hold a reception have, throw, or make a party give a course cause to be confused emotionally move violently, energetically, or carelessly She threw herself forwards to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly Jane threw dinner together throw the car into reverse 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 he couldn't afford $50 a throw