Synonyms of throw over

throw over

verb

as in to refuse

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• pass up
• throw out
• turn down
• ignore
• pass
• avoid
• deny
• withdraw
• balk (at)
• spurn
• dismiss
• veto
• dispute
• disapprove
• deselect
• repudiate
• negative
• blow off
• reprobate
• forbid
• nix
• turn one's back on
• take back
• shoot down
• abstain (from)
• refrain (from)
• scout
• disdain
• overrule
• scorn
• prohibit
• rebuff
• renounce
• disagree (with)
• retract
• proscribe
• recall
• revoke
• forbear
• stick
• gainsay
• disavow
• contradict
• refute
• back down
• disclaim
• forswear
• disprove
• recant
• bypass
• abjure
• back off
• rebut
• detour
• controvert
• disown
• unsay
• negate
• backtrack
• renege
• disallow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agree (to)
• accept
• approve
• receive
• take
• tolerate
• adopt
• swallow
• welcome
• embrace
• condone
• agree
• countenance
• select
• choose
• consent
• accede
• acquiesce
• support
• assent
• espouse
• handpick

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throw over

It can be thrown over a swimsuit as a cover-up or paired with flat sandals for a stroll through a beach town. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

The Case for Summer Layering Layering is rarely associated with resort-wear, which often defaults to bikinis, swim shorts, and silk scarves thrown over sunburnt shoulders. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route. — Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

This time, Royals catcher Salvador Perez sailed a throw over Loftin, who was covering second base. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026