hurl
UK[hɜːl]US[hɜːrl]
v
to throw something with great force
v
to shout something in a loud and aggressive way
Etymology
the word 'hurl' entered middle english from a low germanic or scandinavian source, likely related to the low german 'hurreln', meaning 'to throw' or 'to dash'. its ultimate origin is probably onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of something being thrown swiftly through the air or the exertion of force. this direct, forceful action is preserved in its core modern meaning of throwing with violence. the semantic extension to shouting aggressively mirrors this sense of projecting something—in this case, words—with great force.
Analysis
this word is a simplex form. it is of germanic origin, likely imitative of the sound or action of throwing.
Examples
the pitcher wound up to hurl the baseball at incredible speed.
he leaned out the window to hurl insults at the noisy crowd below.
in a fit of rage, she hurled the vase across the room, where it shattered against the wall.