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

The Amazon Essentials Linen Pants are breezy enough for scorching afternoons, polished enough for dinner reservations, and comfortable enough to throw over a swimsuit after a beach day. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 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

Stationed at third base with another runner at first base and no outs in the eighth inning, Alcántara ran halfway toward home plate when Bregman hit a line drive at Giants first baseman Rafael Devers, who immediately threw over to third base for the double play. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 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

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