Synonyms of deep-six

deep-six

verb

ˈdēp-ˈsiks 

as in to discard

to get rid of as useless or unwanted

deep-sixed the documents with the incriminating evidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discard
• ditch
• dump
• unload
• lose
• abandon
• jettison
• scrap
• reject
• toss
• shed
• exorcise
• remove
• exorcize
• chuck
• eliminate
• junk
• set aside
• cast (off)
• throw away
• lay by
• slough (off)
• dismiss
• shuck (off)
• fling (off or away)
• sluff (off)
• eighty-six
• throw out
• forsake
• dispose of
• abolish
• cashier
• 86
• abdicate
• eradicate
• pitch
• expunge
• exterminate
• extirpate
• desert
• kick out
• liquidate
• annihilate
• extinguish
• wipe out
• stamp (out)
• root (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adopt
• use
• embrace
• employ
• utilize
• take on
• keep
• retain
• hold
• hold back

Examples of deep-six in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Will the current climate of contention, controversy and general bad vibes from both sides of the Middle East divide crash the parties and deep-six the celebrations for a truly outstanding year of cinema and small-screen achievements? —Steven Gaydos, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024

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