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jut Synonyms

Another word for jut

Choosing another word for jut depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To extend out, upward, or forward sharply beyond a main body or surrounding surface.

Usage Example

"A rocky peninsula juts several miles into the choppy waters of the bay."

Strongest
jut out
protrude
project
stick out
Strong
overhang
poke out
extend
bulge

• noun (Context 2)

A point, surface, or part that protrudes or sticks out beyond its surroundings.

Usage Example

"The climbers rested briefly on a narrow protrusion of granite halfway up the cliff face."

Strongest
protrusion
projection
Strong
overhang
ledge
outcrop
prominence

• verb (Context 3)

To cause a body part, especially the jaw or chin, to thrust forward.

Usage Example

"He jutted his chin in stubborn defiance when asked to apologize."

Strongest
stick out
Strong
thrust
push out
poke out

Opposites of jut

The opposite of jut shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

recess
recede
indentation
retract
depression
withdraw
hollow
sink
See all opposites of jut

• Nearby Words

justify
justly
justness
jut
jutai
jute
juvenile

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jut. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jut
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