threw over (Meaning)
threw over
to refuse to accept, to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
Synonyms & Antonyms of threw over
Synonyms:
- prohibited
- revoked
- disavowed
- backed off
- foreswore
- disdained
- bypassed
- refrained (from)
- took back
- shot down
- backed down
- recanted
- disowned
- detoured
- disclaimed
- scorned
- blew off
- abstained (from)
- stuck
- retracted
- renounced
- disagreed (with)
- disproved
- controverted
- turned one's back on
- proscribed
- contradicted
- forbad
- negatived
- forswore
- scouted
- overruled
- rebuffed
- abjured
- gainsaid
- refuted
- recalled
- rebutted
- forbore
Antonyms:
threw over Sentence Examples
- The pitcher threw over to first base, preventing the runner from stealing.
- Emily threw over the blanket, shielding herself from the cold.
- The teacher threw over the test, asking the students to begin working.
- The quarterback threw over to his wide receiver, resulting in a touchdown.
- The construction worker threw over the heavy beam to his colleague.
- The hiker threw over his backpack to the top of the cliff.
- The child threw over the ball to his friend, starting a game of catch.
- The doctor threw over the bandage to the nurse, preparing to dress the wound.
- The bartender threw over a fresh round of drinks to the thirsty customers.
- The magician threw over the silk handkerchief, disappearing it in a puff of smoke.
FAQs About the word threw over
to refuse to accept, to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
refused, threw out, rejected, declined, reprobated, denied, spurned, disputed, repudiated, forbade
agreed (to), adopted, approved, received, accepted, consented,took, selected, agreed, tolerated
The pitcher threw over to first base, preventing the runner from stealing.
Emily threw over the blanket, shielding herself from the cold.
The teacher threw over the test, asking the students to begin working.
The quarterback threw over to his wide receiver, resulting in a touchdown.
