abandon | Amarkosh

Meaning of word abandon from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The trait of lacking restraint or control. Reckless freedom from inhibition or worry.

Example : She danced with abandon.

Synonyms : unconstraint, wantonness

Meaning : A feeling of extreme emotional intensity.

Example : The wildness of his anger.

Synonyms : wildness

Meaning : Forsake, leave behind.

Example : We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot.

Meaning : Give up with the intent of never claiming again.

Example : Abandon your life to God.
She gave up her children to her ex-husband when she moved to Tahiti.
We gave the drowning victim up for dead.

Synonyms : give up

Meaning : Leave behind empty. Move out of.

Example : You must vacate your office by tonight.

Synonyms : empty, vacate

Meaning : Stop maintaining or insisting on. Of ideas or claims.

Example : He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage.
Both sides have to give up some claims in these negotiations.

Synonyms : give up

Meaning : Leave someone who needs or counts on you. Leave in the lurch.

Example : The mother deserted her children.

Synonyms : desert, desolate, forsake