pitch violently
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To throw or be thrown with great force.
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- The explosion pitched her violently into the air.
- The boat pitched violently in a heavy swell.
- The sudden jolt caused the passengers to be pitched violently forward.
- During the earthquake, the entire building began to pitch violently from side to side.
- He was pitched violently from his motorcycle after hitting a pothole.
- The small plane pitched violently as it encountered severe turbulence.
- Strong currents can cause a ship to pitch violently, making navigation difficult.
- She felt her stomach churn as the ride pitched her violently up and down.
- The waves caused the raft to pitch violently, threatening to capsize it.
- Without warning, the floor beneath him seemed to pitch violently, throwing him off balance.