Abruptly leave, as a lover (4)

I believe the answer is:

jilt

(Other definitions for jilt that I've seen before include "Be guilty of breach of promise" , "Reject a lover without warning" , "Unilaterally break off relationship with" , "Abruptly reject lover" , "Ditch" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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