Antonyms for throw a curve


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kurv
Phonetic Transcription : kÉœrv


Definition of throw a curve

Origin :
  • 1690s, "curved line," from curve (v.). With reference to the female figure (usually plural, curves), from 1862; as a type of baseball pitch, from 1879.
  • As in jolt : verb surprise; push suddenly
  • As in misrepresent/misquote : verb lie, distort
  • As in astonish : verb surprise
  • As in balk : verb thwart
  • As in shake : verb upset deeply
  • As in shock : verb completely surprise
  • As in stun/stupefy : verb amaze, shock
  • As in surprise : verb astonish; cause amazement

Synonyms for throw a curve

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