Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Abandon.
How to pronounce abandon:
US
Abandon - as a noun
The trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
Example: "She danced with abandon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
A feeling of extreme emotional intensity
Example: "The wildness of his anger"
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Abandon - as a verb
Forsake, leave behind
Example: "We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- cast aside
- cast away
- cast out
- chuck out
- discard
- dispose
- fling
- put away
- throw away
- throw out
- toss
- toss away
- toss out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give up with the intent of never claiming again
Example: "Abandon your life to god"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leave behind empty; move out of
Example: "You must vacate your office by tonight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
Example: "He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage"
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Example Sentences
"They had to abandon their car on the side of the road."
"The explorer was forced to abandon his mission due to bad weather."
"The old building was abandoned and left to decay."
"The company decided to abandon its plans for expansion."
"He made the difficult choice to abandon his dreams and pursue a more practical career."
Word Game Points
Is ABANDON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abandon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABANDON has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ABANDON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abandon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABANDON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ABANDON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abandon is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABANDON has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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