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Definition of Throw cold water on

1. Verb. Be discouraging or negative about.

Exact synonyms: Pour Cold Water On
Generic synonyms: Discourage

Definition of Throw cold water on

1. Verb. (idiomatic of a suggestion, idea, emotion, achievement, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Throw Cold Water On

throw-weight
throw a bone to
throw a fit
throw a party
throw a sickie
throw a spanner in the works
throw a tantrum
throw a wobbly
throw an eye
throw aside

throw away
throw away the key
throw back
throw caution to the wind
throw chunks
throw cold water on (current term)
throw dirt
throw dirt enough, and some will stick
throw down
throw down one's tools

throw down the gauntlet
throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick
throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick
throw for a loop
throw good money after bad
throw in
throw in at the deep end
throw in the bark
throw in the sponge
throw in the towel

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