Abandonment Synonyms

The act of forsaking
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. desertion
  2. forsaking
  3. defection
A giving up of a possession, claim, or right
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abdication
  2. demission
  3. quitclaim
  4. relinquishment
  5. renunciation
  6. resignation
  7. surrender
  8. waiver
A complete surrender of inhibitions
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. incontinence
  3. unrestraint
  4. wantonness
  5. wildness

Words Related to Abandonment

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Abandonment Sentence Examples

  • Nine days after the abandonment of Moscow, a messenger from Kutuzov reached Petersburg with the official announcement of that event.

  • I expect the Minister (Barclay de Tolly) has already reported the abandonment of Smolensk to the enemy.

  • The prosperity of the island depends on the development of agriculture, the acquirement of industrious habits by the people, and the abandonment of political agitation.

  • The burning of Smolensk and its abandonment made an epoch in his life.

  • Meanwhile the marquis de Rudini, who had succeeded Crispi as Italian premier, had authorized the abandonment of article 17 even before he had heard of the failure of Antonellis negotiations.

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