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 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

The extra layer of complexity and stagnation feels like a wet blanket being thrown over our summer plans. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026

It can be thrown over a swimsuit as a cover-up or paired with flat sandals for a stroll through a beach town. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 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