impulsar

Definitions of impulsar
  1. verb
    cause to move forward with force
    synonyms: impeler
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    arrojar, dar un golpecito, lanzar
    move with a flick or light motion
    chutar
    drive or propel with the foot
    chutar
    cause to move by striking
    arrojar, lanzar
    propel through the air
    catapultar
    shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
    botar
    hit something so that it bounces
    tirar
    hit a ball in such a way so as to make it go a short distance
    arrojar, lanzar
    throw forcefully
    echar, tirar
    throw with great effort
    bombardear
    cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
    arrojar, lanzar, tirar
    throw with force or recklessness
    liftar
    propel in a high arc
    arrojar, lanzar, tirar
    throw carelessly
    lanzar, tirar
    throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective
    liftar
    kick or strike high in the air
    arrojar, lanzar, tirar
    cause to move with a flick
    entregar, pasar
    throw (a ball) to another player
    type of:
    desplazar, mover
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    propel through the air
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    type of:
    impeler
    cause to move forward with force
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