cast - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a violent throw

Synonyms

• cast
• hurl

More generic

• throw

Noun

the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

Synonyms

• cast
• casting

More generic

• fishing
• sportfishing

More specific

• bait casting
• fly casting
• overcast
• surf casting
• surf fishing

Noun

the act of throwing dice

Synonyms

• cast
• roll

More generic

• throw

More specific

• natural

Related

• craps

Noun

object formed by a mold

Synonyms

• cast
• casting

More generic

• copy

More specific

• block
• cylinder block
• death mask
• engine block
• life mask

Noun

bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

Synonyms

• cast
• plaster bandage
• plaster cast

More generic

• bandage
• patch

Noun

container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Synonyms

• cast
• mold
• mould

More generic

• container

More specific

• form
• matrix
• pig
• pig bed
• sandbox

Noun

the visual appearance of something or someone

Synonyms

• cast
• form
• shape

More generic

• appearance
• visual aspect

Noun

the actors in a play

Synonyms

• cast
• cast of characters
• dramatis personae

More generic

• assemblage
• gathering

More specific

• ensemble
• supporting players

Related

• company
• troupe

Noun

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Synonyms

• cast
• mold
• mould
• stamp

More generic

• solid

Verb

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Synonyms

• barf
• be sick
• cast
• cat
• chuck
• disgorge
• honk
• puke
• purge
• regorge
• regurgitate
• retch
• sick
• spew
• spue
• throw up
• upchuck
• vomit
• vomit up

More generic

• egest
• eliminate
• excrete
• pass

Verb

formulate in a particular style or language

Synonyms

• cast
• couch
• frame
• put
• redact

More generic

• articulate
• formulate
• give voice
• phrase
• word

Verb

choose at random

Synonyms

• cast
• draw

More generic

• go
• move

Verb

throw forcefully

Synonyms

• cast
• hurl
• hurtle

More generic

• throw

Also See

• cast anchor

More specific

• bowl
• catapult
• crash
• dash
• precipitate
• sling

Verb

get rid of

Synonyms

• cast
• cast off
• drop
• shake off
• shed
• throw
• throw away
• throw off

More generic

• remove
• take
• take away
• withdraw

More specific

• abscise
• autotomise
• autotomize
• exfoliate
• exuviate
• molt
• moult
• shed
• slough

Verb

put or send forth

Synonyms

• cast
• contrive
• project
• throw

More generic

• direct
• send

More specific

• shoot

Verb

form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Synonyms

• cast
• mold
• mould

More generic

• forge
• form
• mold
• mould
• shape
• work

More specific

• press
• press out
• recast
• remold
• remould
• sand cast

Verb

select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

Synonyms

• cast

More generic

• assign
• delegate
• depute
• designate

More specific

• miscast
• recast
• typecast

Related

• do
• execute
• film
• perform
• present
• represent
• stage

Related

• cast

Verb

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Synonyms

• cast
• drift
• ramble
• range
• roam
• roll
• rove
• stray
• swan
• tramp
• vagabond
• wander

More generic

• go
• locomote
• move
• travel

More specific

• gad
• gallivant
• jazz around
• maunder

Related

• drift
• err
• stray
• wander

Verb

deposit

Synonyms

• cast

More generic

• give

Verb

assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

Synonyms

• cast

More generic

• assign
• delegate
• depute
• designate

Related

• cast

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