What does defenestrate mean?

Pronunciation

/dɛfˌɛnɛˈstrəteɪt/

Noun

The act of throwing someone or something out of a window, typically as a form of punishment or as a sudden and intense display of anger.

The word “defenestrate” comes from the Latin “fenestra,” meaning “window,” and the prefix “de-,” meaning “to remove” or “to take away.”

Defenestrate is typically used in formal or literary language to describe a dramatic or violent act of throwing someone or something out of a window.

The word “defenestrate” has appeared in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music.

There are no common idiomatic expressions or phrases that include the word “defenestrate.”

Words or phrases closely related in meaning or usage to “defenestrate” include “expel,” “dismiss,” and “oust.”

Common word combinations with the term “defenestrate” include “out of window,” “from the window,” and “through the window.”

The word “defenestrate” is relatively rare in modern language, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique and evocative meaning.

Common misspellings of “defenestrate” include “defenestrait,” “defenestreet,” and “fenestrate.”