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
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A complete surrender of inhibitions
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abandon
  2. incontinence
  3. unrestraint
  4. wantonness
  5. wildness

Words Related to Abandonment

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

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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