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scrapping

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrapping

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

  • the scrapping of the parkʼs last horse-drawn carriage marks the end of an era
Synonyms of scrapping

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

clearance, clearing

decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction
Near Antonyms of scrapping

accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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