Definition of Throw overboard

1. Verb. Lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime. "Forfeited property"

Exact synonyms: Forego, Forfeit, Forgo, Give Up, Waive
Generic synonyms: Abandon
Specialized synonyms: Lapse
Antonyms: Claim
Derivative terms: Forfeit, Forfeit, Forfeit, Forfeiture, Forfeiture, Forfeiture, Waiver

2. Verb. Throw from a boat.
Exact synonyms: Deep-six
Generic synonyms: Throw

Lexicographical Neighbors of Throw Overboard

thrown
thrown-away(a)
thrown and twisted
throws
throwster
throwsters
throw away
throw a fit
throw back
throw cold water on
throw in
throw in the towel
throw off
throw out
throw out of kilter
throw overboard (current term)
throw pillow
throw rug
throw stick
throw together
throw up
thru
thrum
thrum
thrum-eyed
thrummed
thrummer
thrummers
thrummier
thrummiest

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