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jettison vs fling

fling vs jettison

jettison is not a noun while fling is a noun.

jettison and fling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jettison No No Yes No
fling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fling is a hypernym of jettison; that is, fling is a word with a broader meaning than jettison:
  • jettison: throw away, of something encumbering
  • fling: throw or cast away
jettison (noun) fling (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses
a usually brief attempt
the act of flinging
jettison (verb) fling (verb)
throw as from an airplane throw with force or recklessness
throw away, of something encumbering move in an abrupt or headlong manner
indulge oneself
throw or cast away
Difference between jettison and fling

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