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ABANDONS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Abandons.

Abandons - as a noun

The trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

Example: "She danced with abandon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unconstraint14wantonness13

A feeling of extreme emotional intensity

Example: "The wildness of his anger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wildness12

Abandons - as a verb

Give up with the intent of never claiming again

Example: "Abandon your life to god"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leave behind empty; move out of

Example: "You must vacate your office by tonight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empty12vacate11

Stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

Example: "He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

Example: "The mother deserted her children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desert7desolate9forsake14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leave8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He abandons his car on the side of the road."
"The sailor abandons the sinking ship."
"Sarah abandons her dreams of becoming an actress."
"The mother abandons her newborn baby in front of the church."
"John abandons his responsibilities and goes on a vacation."
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Word Game Points

Is ABANDONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abandons is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABANDONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ABANDONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abandons is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABANDONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ABANDONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abandons is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABANDONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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