Synonyms for

Ditched

Verb / dɪtʃt / Another word for ditched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To get rid of or abandon someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

trench chuck ditch dump abandoned discarded dumped left forsaken jilted deserted neglected betrayed forgotten relinquished dropped withdrawn shook

Synonyms by register

Formal

abandoned forsaken deserted relinquished

Informal

dumped scrapped jettisoned axed dropped

Literary

cast aside left behind shunned

Antonyms

kept retained continued maintained held supported rescued

Common collocations

  • ditched the car
  • ditched the plan
  • ditched the project
  • ditched his friends
  • ditched the meeting
  • ditched the old system
  • ditched the idea

Word family

noun ditch
verb ditch

Usage note

The informal sense of 'ditched' meaning to get rid of something or someone is very common. The formal sense of abandoning or leaving behind is less frequent in everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. I ditched the old toy and bought a new one.
  2. She ditched her old hairstyle and got a new one.
  3. He ditched his old car and bought a new one.
  4. The students ditched class to go to the mall.
  5. The team ditched the old coach and got a new one.

Quotes

  • I have ditched those socks. They were awful. - J.K. Rowling
  • I'm not a big fan of the word 'partner'. It either means business or sex, and neither seems like a good reason to hold off on getting married. - Kristen Bell
  • I was happier before, when I felt like I was doing my own thing. - Zooey Deschanel

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