English Synonym Finder

fling

Definitions

To throw, cast, or hurl something with force or sudden movement.

A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior.

A brief, casual sexual or romantic relationship.

Examples

She decided to fling her old textbooks into the recycling bin after the final exam.

They had a brief summer fling before heading off to different colleges in the fall.

Synonyms

hurl throw toss cast pitch sling heave

Antonyms

catch hold keep receive gather collect retain