jilt
The word “jilt” has 1 syllable: jilt
It's pronounced as /dʒɪlt/
What is synonym and antonym for jilt?
In the thesaurus, “jilt” has 27 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jilt along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jilt
- abandon
- blow off
- break off
- cold-shoulder
- coquette
- cut
- deceive
- desert
- disappoint
- discard
- ditch
- drop
- dump
- forsake
- get rid of
- high-hat
- kiss good-bye
- kiss off
- leave
- leave at the altar
- leave flat
- maroon
- quit
- reject
- slight
- snub
- throw over
Antonyms for jilt
Meanings of jilt
- noun
- A woman who jilts a lover.
- verb
- To cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.
Example Sentences
- She never expected to be the one to jilt her partner, but circumstances changed her mind.
- After the engagement was broken off, rumors spread about who was going to jilt whom.
- His fear of commitment led him to jilt every woman he dated, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him.
- The protagonist in the novel couldn't shake off the feeling that she was about to jilt her lover, despite her genuine affection for him.
- Despite his promises, he decided to jilt his fiancée at the last moment, leaving her heartbroken.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jilt, such as: abandon, befriend, blow off, break off, cold-shoulder, continue, coquette.
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Related Words
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