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ABANDON

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Abandon.

How to pronounce abandon:

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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)
unconstraint14wantonness13

A feeling of extreme emotional intensity

Example: "The wildness of his anger"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wildness12

Abandon - 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

"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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
ABANDON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ABANDON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abandon is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABANDON has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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