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

No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit. —Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026

However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026

Pitchers are allowed two disengagements per plate appearance, either throwing over to first base or stepping off the rubber, or a combination of both. —Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

The Saphirose Rain Poncho is easy to throw over your outfit and doubles as an extra layer when temperatures drop. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 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