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junking

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of junking

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

  • that old chair needs junking
Synonyms of junking

discarding, disposal, disposition, dumping, jettison, removal, riddance, scrapping, throwing away
Words Related to junking

clearance, clearing

decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction
Near Antonyms of junking

accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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