defenestration

[US]/ˌdiːfənɛsˈtreɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌdiːfənɛsˈtreɪʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of throwing someone or something out of a window; a method used particularly in the late Middle Ages by the Bohemian people to express anger
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Phrases & Collocations

political defenestration

defenestration of leaders

defenestration event

historical defenestration

defenestration incident

defenestration act

defenestration theory

defenestration crisis

defenestration practice

defenestration metaphor

Example Sentences

defenestration is often used as a metaphor for drastic political change.

the act of defenestration can be both literal and figurative.

in history, defenestration has led to significant revolutions.

some people joke about defenestration during stressful meetings.

defenestration is a term that originated in the czech republic.

the defenestration of the officials was a shocking event.

defenestration can symbolize the rejection of authority.

in literature, defenestration often represents liberation.

he described his frustrations with defenestration humorously.

defenestration has become a popular topic in modern discussions.

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