upthrown

/ˈʌpˌθrōn/

Definitions

1. verb

to throw something upwards, often in a violent or sudden manner

“The storm upthrew trees and power lines, causing widespread destruction.”

2. noun

something that has been thrown upwards

“The upthrown boulder blocked the road and made it difficult to navigate.”

Synonyms

  • flung
  • hurl
  • threw up

Antonyms

  • dropped
  • threw down