defenestrate

The word “defenestrate” has 4 syllables: de-fen-es-trate

It's pronounced as /ˌdiːˈfɛn.ə.streɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for defenestrate?

In the thesaurus, “defenestrate” has 38 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defenestrate along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for defenestrate

Antonyms for defenestrate

Meanings of defenestrate

  • verb
    1. To eject or throw (someone or something) from a window; compare transfenestrate.
    2. To throw out; to remove or dismiss (someone) from a position of power or authority.
    3. To remove a Windows operating system from a computer.

Example Sentences

  • In a fit of rage, he threatened to defenestrate the malfunctioning printer.
  • The rebels attempted to defenestrate the corrupt official during the uprising.
  • She joked that if the meeting went on any longer, she might defenestrate herself.
  • The novel includes a scene where the villain tries to defenestrate the hero.
  • Historically, the act to defenestrate opponents was seen as both symbolic and brutal.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defenestrate, such as: accept, admit, ax, axe, banish, bounce, can.

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Related Words

kick out

banish

  • ax
  • axe
  • ban
  • bounce
  • can
  • cashier
  • cast out
  • chase
  • defenestrate
  • deforce
  • deport
  • discard
  • discharge
  • dislodge
  • dismiss
  • dispel
  • displace
  • dispossess
  • drive away
  • eject
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • evict
  • exclude
  • excommunicate
  • exile
  • expatriate
  • expel
  • expulse
  • extradict
  • extrude
  • fire
  • get rid of
  • give one the gate
  • isolate
  • kick out
  • muster out
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • out
  • outlaw
  • pink-slip
  • proscribe
  • read out
  • reject
  • release
  • relegate
  • remove
  • repudiate
  • retire
  • rout
  • run off
  • run out
  • rusticate
  • sack
  • send packing
  • sequester
  • shake off
  • shut out
  • spurn
  • terminate
  • throw out
  • transport
  • turn out

eject

read out


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