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

A lot of the focus on Hutson’s play is going to be on the turnover that eventually led to the OT winner in Game 3, but to me, that looked like mental fatigue due to the absolute blanket the Hurricanes have thrown over him in every area of the ice. —James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026

The 24-year-old set the MLB record for most pitches thrown over 100 mph in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

Just make sure to bring a cardigan or two with you to throw over it—cruises are known to blast the air conditioning in the dining rooms and theatres. —Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026

Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 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