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throw down

verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down

Definition of throw 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
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Synonyms & Antonyms for throw down

Synonyms

depress, drop, lower, throw

Antonyms

lift, pick up, raise

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Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

First Known Use of throw down

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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