threw back Synonyms

threw back Meaning

threw back

reversion to an earlier type or phase, an instance or product of atavistic reversion, something that has changed back to an earlier type or phase, to revert to an earlier type or phase, to delay the progress or advance of, one that is suggestive of or suited to an earlier time or style, to cause to rely, reflect

threw back Sentence Examples

  1. The boisterous crowd threw back their heads in roaring laughter.
  2. Emily couldn't resist the temptation and threw back a large glass of ice tea.
  3. The dog eagerly threw back the tennis ball, ready for the next fetch.
  4. The students threw back their heads, their faces contorted in disgust as they smelled the foul odor.
  5. The pitcher wound up and threw back a wicked fastball, striking out the batter.
  6. The horse threw back its head and neighed defiantly, challenging its rider.
  7. The crowd threw back their arms in unison, cheering wildly for the winning team.
  8. The children threw back handfuls of confetti, creating a colorful spectacle in the street.
  9. The waves crashed onto the beach, throwing back sand and debris onto the shore.
  10. The archer threw back his bow and released an arrow, aiming to hit the target with precision.

FAQs About the word threw back

reversion to an earlier type or phase, an instance or product of atavistic reversion, something that has changed back to an earlier type or phase, to revert to

worsened, retrograded,fell, declined, degenerated, returned, reverted, dropped,regressed, retrogressed

evolved,developed, progressed, advanced,grew,matured, ripened

The boisterous crowd threw back their heads in roaring laughter.

Emily couldn't resist the temptation and threw back a large glass of ice tea.

The dog eagerly threw back the tennis ball, ready for the next fetch.

The students threw back their heads, their faces contorted in disgust as they smelled the foul odor.