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throw down

verb

Definition of throw down 

transitive verb

1 : to cause to fall : overthrow

2 : precipitate

3 : to cast off : discard

4 : to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force

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Synonyms & Antonyms for throw down

Synonyms

depress, drop, lower, throw

Antonyms

lift, pick up, raise

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Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

First Known Use of throw down

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Dictionary Entries near throw down

throw/bring into question

throw by

throw-crook

throw down

throw down the gauntlet

throwed

throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

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