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JUNK Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word junk. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word junk. (close relations)
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scrap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

• worthless material that is to be disposed of

• a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• dispose of (something useless or old)

• have a disagreement over something

• make into scrap or refuse

trash
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• worthless material that is to be disposed of

• worthless people

• nonsensical talk or writing

• an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

verb

• dispose of (something useless or old)

• express a totally negative opinion of

bin
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a container; usually has a lid

• an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself

• the quantity contained in a bin

verb

• store in bins

chuck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for a meal

• the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade

• a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill

verb

• throw carelessly

• throw away

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

debris
nounn
noun

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

detritus
nounn
noun

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

• loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

discard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• anything that is cast aside or discarded

• (cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit

• getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable

verb

• throw or cast away

dispose
verbv
verb

• give, sell, or transfer to another

• throw or cast away

• make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief

• place or put in a particular order

• make fit or prepared

ditch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long narrow excavation in the earth

• any small natural waterway

verb

• forsake

• throw away

• sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly

• make an emergency landing on water

• crash or crash-land

• cut a trench in, as for drainage

dump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a coarse term for defecation

• a piece of land where waste materials are dumped

• (computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs

• a place where supplies can be stored

verb

• throw away as refuse

• sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly

• sell at artificially low prices

• drop (stuff) in a heap or mass

• fall abruptly

• knock down with force

dust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

• free microscopic particles of solid material

verb

• remove the dust from

• rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

• cover with a light dusting of a substance

• distribute loosely

rubble
nounn
noun

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

toss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of flipping a coin

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

• an abrupt movement

verb

• throw or toss with a light motion

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• throw carelessly

• move or stir about violently

• throw or cast away

• agitate

chuck out
verbv
verb

• throw or cast away

• put out or expel from a place

throw away
verbv
verb

• throw or cast away

• to remove

throw out
verbv
verb

• force to leave or move out

• throw or cast away

• remove from a position or office

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration

Best Hypernyms For JUNK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for junk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
boat discard dispose fling scrap toss trash
Phrases (9)
cast asidecast awaycast outchuck output awaythrow awaythrow outtoss awaytoss out

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