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jilt

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of jilt

to end a usually intimate relationship with
  • still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend
Synonyms of jilt

blow off, break off (with), ditch, dump, kiss off, leave
Words Related to jilt

brush (aside or off), cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub

abandon, desert, forsake, maroon, quit
Phrases Synonymous with jilt

kiss good-bye
Near Antonyms of jilt

hook up (with), take

befriend, latch (on or onto)

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