Synonyms of pitch

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noun

1

as in dive

an act or instance of diving

the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dive
• plunge
• tumble
• dip
• descent
• slip
• immersion
• drop
• spill
• submersion
• fall
• header
• plump
• stumble
• belly flop
• swan dive
• jackknife

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jump
• leap

2

as in slope

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• inclination
• incline
• gradient
• rake
• lean
• diagonal
• climb
• grade
• slant
• ascent
• bank
• upgrade
• rise
• cant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dip
• fall
• descent
• decline
• hanging
• declination
• downgrade
• declension
• declivity
• hang
• receding

pitch

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verb

1

as in to erect

to fix in an upright position

needed help pitching a tent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erect
• raise
• rear
• lift
• hoist
• set up
• upraise
• put up
• elevate
• brace
• buttress
• upend
• support
• up
• hike
• shore (up)
• uphold
• uplift
• crane
• heave
• heighten
• boost
• prop (up)
• pick up
• jack (up)
• heft
• perk (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• flatten
• tear down
• demolish
• knock down
• raze

2

as in to plunge

to cast oneself head first into deep water

when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plunge
• dive
• sound
• plunk
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• plonk
• plump
• belly flop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• surface

3

as in to sway

to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions

the ship pitched in the choppy sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sway
• lurch
• rock
• shake
• roll
• toss
• halt
• vibrate
• jerk
• wobble
• reel
• careen
• tumble
• wabble
• seesaw
• weave
• falter
• waver
• blunder
• vacillate
• stagger
• stumble
• flounder
• toddle
• oscillate
• buck
• hitch
• jolt
• waddle
• hobble
• totter
• undulate
• teeter
• wag
• waggle
• dodder

4

as in to throw

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

pitched the baseball almost 50 feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throw
• toss
• hurl
• fling
• sling
• fire
• launch
• cast
• heave
• chuck
• let fly
• lob
• loft
• catapult
• bowl
• peg
• flip
• dash
• gun
• dart
• pelt
• hurtle
• thrust
• roll
• hook
• rifle
• project
• pass
• shoot
• precipitate
• propel
• eject
• buck
• impel

5

as in to dump

to get rid of as useless or unwanted

we decided to pitch that whole system and start over again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dump
• ditch
• discard
• unload
• lose
• scrap
• slough (off)
• exorcize
• exorcise
• toss
• reject
• throw away
• shed
• chuck
• cast (off)
• jettison
• sluff (off)
• abandon
• set aside
• lay by
• shuck (off)
• junk
• fling (off or away)
• dispose of
• throw out
• remove
• eliminate
• dismiss
• deep-six
• cashier
• kick out
• 86
• eighty-six
• desert
• forsake
• abdicate
• abolish
• wipe out
• eradicate
• stamp (out)
• exterminate
• expunge
• extinguish
• extirpate
• annihilate
• liquidate
• root (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adopt
• use
• embrace
• take on
• employ
• utilize
• keep
• hold
• retain
• hold back

6

as in to promote

to provide publicity for

the cutting-edge ad agency was hired to pitch our products to a younger generation of consumers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promote
• sell
• advertise
• publicize
• announce
• plug
• push
• boost
• merchandise
• hype
• tout
• beat the drum (for)
• talk up
• ballyhoo
• bark
• publish
• praise
• broadcast
• hail
• review
• endorse
• indorse
• laud
• merchandize
• acclaim
• recommend
• plump (for)
• plunk (for)
• plonk (for)

7

as in to slope

to set or cause to be at an angle

the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slope
• tilt
• angle
• tip
• lean
• heel
• incline
• cock
• slant
• cant
• list
• deviate
• bank
• bend
• descend
• retreat
• veer
• swerve
• decline
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• level
• straighten
• even
• flatten

Synonym Chooser

How is the word pitch distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of pitch are cast, fling, hurl, sling, throw, and toss. While all these words mean "to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force," pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

When could cast be used to replace pitch?

The synonyms cast and pitch are sometimes interchangeable, but cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

When would fling be a good substitute for pitch?

The words fling and pitch can be used in similar contexts, but fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

In what contexts can hurl take the place of pitch?

Although the words hurl and pitch have much in common, hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

When is it sensible to use sling instead of pitch?

In some situations, the words sling and pitch are roughly equivalent. However, sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Where would throw be a reasonable alternative to pitch?

The words throw and pitch are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

When can toss be used instead of pitch?

The meanings of toss and pitch largely overlap; however, toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pitch

Noun

Granted, Suárez hadn’t thrown a pitch above 93.3 mph, but Strider had eight at 96.0-96.8 mph. —David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 May 2025

Three skateboarders — all in their 60s — made a pitch for the skate bowl project at a city Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in August. —Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025

Verb

The Long And Winding Road Margevicius pitched poorly (0-4, 8.25 ERA) at Triple-A Tacoma in 2022 and was released. —Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

Clemens pitched 12 times in the majors before joining the Twins and keeps one of his father’s old gloves for the special occasions. —Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 7 June 2025

Phrases Containing pitch

• pitch (upon)
• pitch in
• pitch into