JILT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

jilt

verb

ˈjilt

Definition of jilt

as in to dump

to end a usually intimate relationship with still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of jilt Snelling’s love for the Padres’ organization was jilted at the trading deadline. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 Despite all this, and despite having been jilted by her fiancé shortly after her father’s demise, the young woman remained undeterred in her ambitions. — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026 How about the likes of John Candy, Henry Gibson, Steve Lawrence and Twiggy, who was jilted by Elwood. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2025 Additionally, Benefield is the first defensive player the Tigers and Kiffin — who jilted Ole Miss for a rival to take his sixth coaching job in 15 years — have signed out of the portal. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jilt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jilt

Verb

The Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast before combining with a separate system, dumping over 30 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina over the span of a few days.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Add three-quarters of the celery mixture to the potatoes and marinating liquid, dump in the mayo dressing, and gently stir to combine.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of dump

Verb

The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of leave

Browse Nearby Words

jillions

jilt

jilted

See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

Style

“Jilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jilt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of jilt

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on jilt

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

perfunctory

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes