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| Date: | 1100-1200 |
| Origin: | Probably copying the action |
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hurl
1 [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to throw something with a lot of force, especially because you are angry : 
Demonstrators were hurling bricks through the windows.He hurled a chair across the set, smashing lamps and vases.
Demonstrators were hurling bricks through the windows.He hurled a chair across the set, smashing lamps and vases.2 to shout at someone in a loud and angry way : He was accused of hurling abuse at the referee.
hurl abuse/insults/accusations etc (at somebody)
He was accused of hurling abuse at the referee.3 to throw yourself at someone or something with a lot of force : She wanted to hurl herself into his arms.
hurl yourself at/against etc somebody/something
also hurl yourself downShe wanted to hurl herself into his arms.4 [intransitive and transitive] American English informal to vomit
