jilt
verb (used with object)
to reject or cast aside (a lover or sweetheart), especially abruptly or unfeelingly.
jilting
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present participleof jilt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They make a likable pair as they set out to solve the mystery of a jilting.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
This is just the latest jilting in a sports market full of stakeholders shunning longtime alliances.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2022
The Raiders are jilting us, abandoning their loyal fan base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2019
Killebrew and Allison took the Twins to the World Series in 1965, while Senators 2.0 had one winning season before again jilting the city and moving to Texas in 1972.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2018
Instinctively he took the judge's part, as if he must establish himself firmly in the father's good graces in order to make premature amends for the jilting of his daughter.
From Gargoyles by Ben Hecht
