jumped ship

The phrase “jumped ship” has 2 syllables: jumped ship

It's pronounced as /dʒʌmpt ʃɪp/


What is synonym and antonym for jumped ship?

In the thesaurus, “jumped ship” has 21 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for jumped ship

Antonyms for jumped ship

  • cherished
  • cultivated
  • fostered

Example Sentences

  • He jumped ship when the company started facing financial difficulties.
  • After the project failed, many of the team members jumped ship to other firms.
  • She felt betrayed when her best friend jumped ship and joined the rival team.
  • The captain was upset when the sailors jumped ship in the middle of the storm.
  • The CEO jumped ship right before the company faced a major crisis.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jumped ship, such as: abandoned, abdicated, abjured, apostatized, cherished, cultivated, cut off.

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

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