throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over

transitive verb

1

: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty

2

: to refuse to accept : reject

Synonyms

• balk (at)
• decline
• deselect
• disapprove
• negative
• nix
• pass
• pass up
• refuse
• reject
• reprobate
• repudiate
• spurn
• throw out
• turn down

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles

Recent Examples on the Web

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The first came on a throw over the middle in traffic that was tipped in the air by receiver Ricky Pearsall. —Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024

It can be dressed up for a business dinner with a pair of slacks, worn casually with jeans while sightseeing during the day, or thrown over your bathing suit poolside (so there's no need to pack an additional cover-up). —Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1