throwing down
Hurling to ground
Throwing down is issuing or accepting a challenge, especially one involving confrontation or competition.
The phrase evokes literally throwing something to the ground as a declaration: She threw down the gauntlet and challenged him to a rematch.
In casual use, throwing down can mean fighting, partying hard, or performing impressively: They were really throwing down on the dance floor.
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- provocationAct that triggers response
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
duel · defiance · confrontation · dare · call-out · declaration · standoff · rivalry
Insult, in slang
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- burnDamage by heat
- clapbackSwift retaliatory response
takedown · trash-talk · call out · drag · read · snap · flame · mock
Extreme violent intensity
- furyIntense violent anger
- vigorActive physical strength
- vehemenceForceful emotional passion
- forceStrength or compulsion
power · passion · fervor · zeal · energy · dynamism · aggression · drive
gauntlet
Protective armored handwear
- provocationAct that triggers response
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
face-off · duel · defiance · confrontation · dare · call-out · declaration · standoff · rivalry · opposition
diss
Insult, in slang
clapback · takedown · trash-talk · call out · drag · read · snap · flame · mock · heckle
ferocity
Extreme violent intensity
force · power · passion · fervor · zeal · energy · dynamism · aggression · drive · determination
brawl
Disorderly group fight
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
- scuffleBrief disorderly struggle
- meleeDisordered group skirmish
fracas · skirmish · clash · tussle · punch-up · fisticuffs · rumble · dust-up · ruckus · hostilities
breakdance
Acrobatic street-style movement
krumping · popping · locking · battle · floorwork · power moves · toprock · footwork · windmill · headspin
- placing actionsputting, placing, laying, dropping, depositing
- mosh pitsmoshing, mosh pit, mosher, circle pit, slam dancing
throwing downthrowing up
Ejecting food involuntarily
tossing up · lifting · raising · hoisting
throwing downbacking down
Withdrawing from a stance
backing off · standing down · surrendering · walking away · yielding
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