Antonyms for throw weight around


Grammar : Verb
Spell : weyt
Phonetic Transcription : weɪt


Definition of throw weight around

Origin :
  • Old English gewiht, from Proto-Germanic *(ga)wekhtiz, *(ga)wekhtjan (cf. Old Norse vætt, Old Frisian wicht, Middle Dutch gewicht, German Gewicht), from *weg- (see weigh). The verb meaning "to load with weight" is attested from 1747; sense in statistics is recorded from 1901. To lose weight "get thinner" is recorded from 1961. Weight Watcher as a trademark name dates from 1960. To pull one's weight (1921) is from rowing.
  • As in brandish : verb flaunt, swing around
  • As in compel : verb force to act
  • As in domineer : verb oppress; assume authority
  • As in flaunt : verb make an exhibition, show off

Synonyms for throw weight around

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