Antonyms for fling

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : fling

Phonetic Transcription : flɪŋ

Definition of fling

Origin : c.1300, probably from or related to Old Norse flengja "to flog," of uncertain origin. The Middle English intransitive sense is that suggested by phrase have a fling at "make a try." An obsolete word for "streetwalker, harlot" was fling-stink (1670s). Related: Flung; flinging.

noun casual throw
noun unrestrained behavior
verb throw with abandon

Example sentences :

Why does he fling himself from his horse and stare so strangely about him?
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

The girl started, and tried to fling off the caressing hand.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

I ought, of course, to fling myself into the chasm like that Roman fellow; but, hang it!
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Then it dawned on Drumsheugh that the doctor was attempting the Highland fling.
Extract from : « A Doctor of the Old School, Part 3 » by Ian Maclaren

You remember how Dick used to fling back his head when he laughed?
Extract from : « Echoes of the War » by J. M. Barrie

Let a fellow once go down, and he's kept down: every dog has a fling at him.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Injustice has always roused me to revolt, and injustice was certainly having its fling.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

I cling for a second to what is, and then I fling myself headlong into what is to be.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

You have begun life at the top of the tree, and you have chosen to fling your chances into the gutter.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Also the camel-goose might fling his neck about the villain, and strangle him.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

Synonyms for fling

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