castoff

/ˈkæstoʊf/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that is rejected, discarded, or abandoned

“She was a castoff from her family after she became pregnant at a young age.”

2. verb

to reject, discard, or abandon something or someone

“He was cast off by his friends after he cheated in the game.”

3. verb

to shed or drop something, especially in a sudden or violent manner

“The tree cast off its leaves in the autumn.”

4. noun

a discarded or unwanted thing

“The old furniture was just a castoff in the corner of the room.”

Synonyms

  • discard
  • outcast
  • reject
  • rejection

Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • embrace
  • welcome