jilt
verb (used with object)
to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.
has jilted
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present perfectof jilt (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But for a vaguely noble reason, he prefers to let Texas think he has jilted her.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of them is a youth whose fiancee has jilted him.
From Time Magazine Archive
During a month of honeymooning in Paris the bride conceives a great love for her husband, whereas he gives every indication of still preferring the girl who has jilted him.
From Time Magazine Archive
Roy will have it Polly has jilted him for Heriot.'
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Rosa Nouchette Carey
The spokesman has found the truth of the poet’s description of the course of true love in the conduct of some barmaid who has jilted him, hence his bitterness.
From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by William Powell Frith
