throw down

verb

threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws 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

Synonyms

• depress
• drop
• lower
• throw

Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

Recent Examples on the Web

Don’t make the mistake that many flippers do; resist the urge to throw down plastic turf. —Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024

For Chris specifically, what was your impression seeing him on set for the first time, just really embracing the energy that Ryan and Hugh were throwing down? —Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024

With his latest portrayal of what happened in the Harris debate in front of 67 million TV viewers this week, Trump once again has thrown down the gauntlet to challenge the fact-checkers and the commentators alike. —Ron Elving, NPR, 14 Sep. 2024

Ware was a force around the rim, as the 7-footer threw down six dunks in the win. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1