downthrown

/ˈdaʊθroʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of downthrow; to throw or cast something downwards or to the ground

“The earthquake downthrew the building, causing significant damage.”

2. noun

a thing that has been downthrown; something that has been thrown or cast downwards or to the ground

“The downthrown branches of the tree were scattered all over the yard.”

Synonyms

  • overturned
  • tumbled
  • upended

Antonyms

  • erected
  • uplifted
  • upthrown