Synonyms of throwing down

throwing down

verb

present participle of throw down

as in throwing

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally

throw down the gun, and put your hands up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throwing
• lowering
• dropping
• depressing
• flattening
• striking down
• knocking over
• knocking down
• plunking down
• toppling
• leveling
• flooring
• fumbling
• sinking
• plopping
• bungling
• immersing
• submerging
• foozling
• bobbling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raising
• lifting
• picking up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throwing down

Industry experts say this amounts to Walmart throwing down the gauntlet at rival food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

At Three Masks, African expats have been throwing down for the title. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

While Paramount has made some minor M&A and ownership concessions outside the US and the UK for regulatory approval of the merger, the agenda items the AGs are throwing down are on a whole other level. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

The way the current administration is leveraging tariffs, by contrast, amounts to throwing down a few puzzle pieces and hoping to build a full picture of a robust trade economy. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

Tyreke Smith Chiefs defensive end Tyreke Smith enjoys throwing quarterbacks to the ground for sacks and throwing down in the kitchen. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

But hey, hats off to Ferran Torres for throwing down such a solid first pitch. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Rather than throwing down the gauntlet, gather information and approach the situation with an open mind. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026

The losing bidders and Springfield mayor aren’t the only ones throwing down a yellow card. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026