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

  • ax
  • axe
  • banish
  • bounce
  • can
  • cashier
  • cast out
  • chase
  • deforce
  • deport
  • discharge
  • dismiss
  • displace
  • dispossess
  • eject
  • evict
  • exile
  • expatriate
  • expel
  • extrude
  • fire
  • kick out
  • muster out
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • out
  • pink-slip
  • read out
  • release
  • remove
  • retire
  • rout
  • run off
  • sack
  • shut out
  • terminate
  • throw out
  • turn out

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.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kick out

  • ax
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  • banish
  • boot
  • bounce
  • can
  • cashier
  • cast out
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  • defenestrate
  • deforce
  • deport
  • discharge
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  • displace
  • dispossess
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  • evict
  • exile
  • expatriate
  • expel
  • extrude
  • fire
  • give one the gate
  • muster out
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • out
  • pink-slip
  • read out
  • reject
  • release
  • remove
  • retire
  • rout
  • run off
  • sack
  • send packing
  • shut out
  • terminate
  • throw out
  • toss out
  • turn out

banish

  • ax
  • axe
  • ban
  • bounce
  • can
  • cashier
  • cast out
  • chase
  • defenestrate
  • deforce
  • deport
  • discard
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  • dislodge
  • dismiss
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  • displace
  • dispossess
  • drive away
  • eject
  • eliminate
  • eradicate
  • evict
  • exclude
  • excommunicate
  • exile
  • expatriate
  • expel
  • expulse
  • extradict
  • extrude
  • fire
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  • give one the gate
  • isolate
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  • oust
  • out
  • outlaw
  • pink-slip
  • proscribe
  • read out
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  • retire
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  • run off
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  • rusticate
  • sack
  • send packing
  • sequester
  • shake off
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  • spurn
  • terminate
  • throw out
  • transport
  • turn out

eject

  • ax
  • axe
  • banish
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  • bounce
  • bump
  • can
  • cashier
  • cast
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  • debar
  • defenestrate
  • deforce
  • deport
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  • disgorge
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  • dispossess
  • ditch
  • do away with
  • drive off
  • dump
  • eighty-six
  • eliminate
  • emanate
  • emit
  • eruct
  • erupt
  • evict
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  • exile
  • expatriate
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  • give the boot
  • gush
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  • hurl
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  • out
  • pink-slip
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  • pour
  • read out
  • reject
  • release
  • remove
  • retire
  • rout
  • run off
  • sack
  • send packing
  • shoot
  • show the gate to
  • shut out
  • spew
  • spit
  • spout
  • spring
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  • squirt
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  • terminate
  • throw out
  • toss
  • turn out
  • vent

read out

  • abuse
  • admonish
  • animadvert
  • asperse
  • attack
  • ax
  • axe
  • backbite
  • banish
  • berate
  • blame
  • blast
  • bounce
  • can
  • carp at
  • cashier
  • cast out
  • castigate
  • cavil
  • censure
  • chase
  • chastise
  • chide
  • condemn
  • contemn
  • crack down on
  • cut up
  • defenestrate
  • deforce
  • denigrate
  • denounce
  • deport
  • deprecate
  • disapprove
  • discharge
  • discipline
  • dismiss
  • disparage
  • displace
  • dispossess
  • eject
  • evict
  • except
  • exile
  • expatriate
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  • expostulate
  • exprobate
  • extrude
  • find fault with
  • fire
  • get after
  • go after
  • have at
  • impugn
  • incriminate
  • judge
  • kick
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  • knock
  • lambaste
  • lay into
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  • lecture
  • let have it
  • look askance
  • muster out
  • object
  • ostracize
  • oust
  • out
  • pick apart
  • pink-slip
  • protest
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  • retire
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  • run off
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  • take to task
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  • terminate
  • throw out
  • tongue-lash
  • trash
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  • upbraid
  • vituperate
  • work over

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