Received and Threw

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Received adjective - Held by or applicable to a majority of the people.

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Threw is an antonym for received.

Nearby Words: receive, receiving, receiver, receivable

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Received is an antonym for threw.

Unfortunately for the Met, an appeal court threw out the charges against Stagg and he received compensation for false imprisonment.

Source: Honey Trap
When Vilano's old friend Mipussy showed up to issue a challenge, Vilano threw the fight and received half the royal treasure for doing so.

Source: Screw the Rules, I Have Money!

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