Verbs for Causing Separation

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Don't forget to throw the trash out before you leave.

to throw something with a quick and sudden motion

He decided to toss his keys onto the table as he entered the room.

to throw something or someone with great force or violence

Frustrated with the outcome, he angrily hurled his book across the room.

to throw something in a high, slow arc

The quarterback decided to lob the football gently to the receiver for an easy catch.

the portion of a forequarter of beef or other large animal, extending from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade

The recipe calls for a slow-cooked chuck roast.

to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

In a fit of anger, he flung the book across the room.

to throw something with a specific motion

The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.

to forcefully expel or throw something out, often in a sudden or violent manner

The volcano erupted violently, ejecting ash and molten lava into the air.

to throw something or someone with a sudden and forceful motion

The young inventor built a small model to catapult marbles across the room.

to throw something forward using a simple weapon made of a flexible strap with a pouch in the middle or similar weapons

The shepherd learned to sling stones proficiently to protect the flock from predators.

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Being shy hides his brilliant ideas.

to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

Learning to juggle three balls at once required many hours of patient practice to gain the necessary hand-eye coordination.

to make things like items, people, particles, etc. spread out from a center and move in different directions

The wind scattered the autumn leaves in all directions, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.

to put elements in a mixed manner

The author chose to intersperse humor throughout the novel, providing moments of lightness in the otherwise serious storyline.

to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner

She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite.

to release small particles of a liquid over an area or surface

The gardener sprayed water over the flowers to keep them hydrated during the hot summer days.

to spray a small amount of liquid in a fine mist

She decided to spritz some water on her face for a refreshing feeling on a hot summer day.

to splash small particles of a liquid in a random manner

The artist used a brush to spatter paint onto the canvas, creating a dynamic and textured effect.