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

Easy to style with a pair of linen pants, a mini skirt, or even thrown over a swimsuit at the beach. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 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

My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach. — Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 11 June 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