Cast aside
verb
To stop considering something or someone, often due to disappointment or dissatisfaction.
He cast aside his dreams of becoming a musician after his parents disapproved.
verb
To physically throw or put away something unwanted.
After sorting through the pile of mail, she cast aside the junk advertisements.
verb
To leave or reject someone.
She felt like her friends had cast her aside after she moved to a new city.
verb
To stop considering something or someone, often due to disappointment or dissatisfaction.
He cast aside his dreams of becoming a musician after his parents disapproved.
verb
To physically throw or put away something unwanted.
After sorting through the pile of mail, she cast aside the junk advertisements.
verb
To leave or reject someone.
She felt like her friends had cast her aside after she moved to a new city.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Indicates a strong emotional response when rejecting something with disappointment.
She cast aside the idea of reconciliation, feeling betrayed.
Pro Tip 2/3Firm Decision
Shows a decisive action, symbolizing a clear break from past considerations.
After the scandal, the party cast aside its leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Interest
Implies losing interest in something once valued or wanted.
He cast aside his hobbies as he grew older.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Indicates a strong emotional response when rejecting something with disappointment.
She cast aside the idea of reconciliation, feeling betrayed.
Pro Tip 2/3Firm Decision
Shows a decisive action, symbolizing a clear break from past considerations.
After the scandal, the party cast aside its leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Interest
Implies losing interest in something once valued or wanted.
He cast aside his hobbies as he grew older.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Indicates a strong emotional response when rejecting something with disappointment.
She cast aside the idea of reconciliation, feeling betrayed.
Pro Tip 2/3Firm Decision
Shows a decisive action, symbolizing a clear break from past considerations.
After the scandal, the party cast aside its leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss of Interest
Implies losing interest in something once valued or wanted.
He cast aside his hobbies as he grew older.
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