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throwing away

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of throwing away

the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless

  • the throwing away of her old stuffed animals marked the beginning of her mental preparation for an independent life as a college student
Synonyms of throwing away

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

clearance, clearing

decimation, demolishment, demolition, destruction
Near Antonyms of throwing away

accumulation, acquirement, acquisition, collection, deposit, gathering

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