Synonyms for throw overboard

Most common

reject · forfeit · waive · forgo · eject

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To throw off a boat into the water; to jettison

Example sentences

• reject Voters may yet reject the misbegotten 'Dream Act'.
• forfeit She came forth to forfeit her fourth-place medal.
• waive Tom does not want to waive his right to a jury trial.
• forgo It's easy for rich people to forgo payment for their services.
• eject Always press the eject button before removing a CD.

By length

5 letters

waive¹, forgo², eject²

6 letters

reject²

7 letters

forfeit²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (forgo² = 2 syllables).