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

• 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

In the show’s final episode, Margo’s brother Kyle is also presumably killed when he is hit by Sophie’s car and thrown over the edge of a cliff. —Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 July 2025

For a less innocent take, a patchwork slip from Moschino — thrown over a slouchy pair of men’s jeans — channels a bit of ‘90s grunge attitude. —Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025

This simple, oversized button-down shirt can be thrown over a tank top for extra coverage, worn with trousers for a dinner out, or used to elevate a pair of classic jeans. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025

The parent said that her son was assaulted in the Torrey Pines High School bathroom when a metal folding chair was thrown over a stall. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025

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