jilt

/dʒɪlt/

Definitions

1. verb

to reject or refuse to marry someone, especially on the eve of the wedding

“The groom jilted his bride at the altar, leaving her heartbroken.”

2. noun

a person who has been rejected or refused by someone they wanted to marry

“The jilted bride was devastated by the sudden breakup.”

3. noun

a disappointment or a letdown, especially in a romantic relationship

“The news of the affair was a cruel jilt to the betrayed partner.”

Synonyms

  • desert
  • reject
  • spurn

Antonyms

  • accept
  • welcome
  • welcome