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 of throw over

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• pass up
• throw out

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

On the next snap, Herbert attempted another throw over the middle to Harris. — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders, women across the major East Coast cities are spotting and swiftly adding to cart. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 July 2026

The tells are no hangers in the closet, balled-up socks shoved into a corner, and a suit thrown over a floating shelf. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026

The 100 percent cotton poplin top can be worn on its own or thrown over a solid tee for an easy yet refined summer outfit. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for throw over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover