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jettisoned

The word “jettisoned” has 3 syllables: jet-ti-soned

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛtɪsənd/

What is synonym and antonym for jettisoned?

In the thesaurus, “jettisoned” has 15 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jettisoned along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jettisoned

Antonyms for jettisoned

  • adopted
  • assert
  • defend
  • employed
  • hold
  • keep
  • maintain
  • put on
  • reclaimed
  • recovered
  • redeemed
  • restored
  • retain
  • retrieved
  • salvaged
  • save
  • saved
  • used

Meanings of jettisoned

  • verb
    1. To eject from a boat, submarine, aircraft, spaceship or hot-air balloon, so as to lighten the load.
    2. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.

Example Sentences

  • The emergency protocol required that excess weight be jettisoned to stabilize the aircraft.
  • As the situation escalated, the negotiators jettisoned their original plan and adopted a more direct approach.
  • The company jettisoned its outdated software in favor of a more advanced system.
  • In the face of mounting criticism, the CEO jettisoned the controversial policy to preserve public trust.
  • The expedition team reluctantly jettisoned some of their supplies to continue their journey through the harsh wilderness.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jettisoned, such as: abandon, abdicate, adopted, assert, defend, discard, discarded.

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