Threw Synonyms and Antonyms

thro͝o
*To permit an opponent to win
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surrendered
  2. yielded
  3. submitted
To release or move (a switch, for example) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tripped
Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. switched
  2. decked
  3. flattened
  4. prostrated
  5. levelled
  6. nailed
  7. grounded
  8. floored
  9. pinned
  10. dropped
  11. downed
  12. overwhelmed
  13. flipped
Antonyms:
  1. raised
To bring to bear steadily or forcefully
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. wielded
  2. plied
  3. exerted
  4. exercised
To make incapable of finding something to think, do, or say
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. beat
  2. stumped
  3. stuck
  4. flummoxed
  5. nonplussed
  6. confounded
Organize or be responsible for
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. gave
  2. made
  3. have
  4. hold
Place or put with great energy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. thrust

Words Related to Threw

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Threw Sentence Examples

  • He threw her a sharp look over his shoulder.

  • She threw the towel on the counter.

  • You're the one who threw the ring at me.

  • I gave her a spoon, which she threw on the floor.

  • She paused, sucking in a deep breath, and then threw her hands in the air in defeat.

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