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dumped

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdəmpt// UK //dˈʌmpt// dumped

v. to end a romantic relationship with someone suddenly and without much care for their feelings. It can also mean to throw something away or leave it in a place where it does not belong.

v. to terminate a romantic relationship abruptly and unilaterally; also, to discard or deposit something in a careless or illicit manner. Informal in the context of relationships; transitive in all modern senses.


SIMPLE

She was very upset after her boyfriend dumped her.

CONTEXTUAL

The construction crew got in trouble because they dumped the extra gravel in the middle of the park.

COMPLEX

While the company claimed to be environmentally conscious, investigators discovered they had dumped toxic waste into the local river for over a decade to avoid disposal fees.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. In the context of relationships, it is considered informal and carries a negative connotation of being insensitive.

Pitfall

She dumped with himShe dumped himDumped is a transitive verb and takes a direct object; it does not use the preposition 'with' like 'broke up' does.

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