Synonyms of throw down

throw down

verb

as in to throw

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throw
• drop
• lower
• flatten
• depress
• strike down
• knock down
• knock over
• topple
• floor
• plunk down
• level
• sink
• fumble
• plop
• submerge
• bungle
• immerse
• bobble
• foozle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raise
• pick up
• lift

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of throw down

At some point, officers threw down spike strips in the bus’ path, ripping through its tires. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024

Don’t make the mistake that many flippers do; resist the urge to throw down plastic turf. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024

For Chris specifically, what was your impression seeing him on set for the first time, just really embracing the energy that Ryan and Hugh were throwing down? —Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024

With his latest portrayal of what happened in the Harris debate in front of 67 million TV viewers this week, Trump once again has thrown down the gauntlet to challenge the fact-checkers and the commentators alike. —Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024