English Synonym Finder

discard

Definitions

To get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable.

To throw away or reject an item or idea.

In card games, to remove a card from one's hand.

Examples

Please discard any outdated documents before you leave the office.

The chef decided to discard the bruised apples instead of using them in the pie.

It is important not to discard your dreams just because you face a few setbacks.

Synonyms

scrap ditch jettison dump reject abandon dispose

Antonyms

keep retain save hold preserve cherish maintain