jilts; jilted; jilting
: to end a romantic relationship with (someone) in a sudden and painful way
She was crushed when he jilted her.
—often used as (be) jiltedShe was jilted at the altar. [=the man who was supposed to marry her did not show up for the wedding]
a jilted lover
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“Jilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/jilt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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