Meaning & use
ghosting
The act of ending a personal or romantic relationship by suddenly cutting off all communication without explanation.
See it in a sentence
After three dates, he started ghosting her and never replied to another text.
Ghosting a job candidate after an interview leaves them confused and frustrated.
A note on using this word
Originally applied to dating, the term now also describes employers or recruiters who stop responding during a hiring process.
Words with a similar meaning
silent treatment
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