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.