Abandonment: meaning, definitions and examples
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abandonment
[ əˈbændənmənt ]
feeling of desertion
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; relinquishment; renunciation.
Synonyms
desertion, forsaking, rejection
Examples of usage
- The abandonment of a friend in distress.
- His abandonment by his friends.
- The abandonment of the country by the government.
act of leaving something behind
The act of leaving a person, place, or thing with no intention of returning; desertion; relinquishment.
Synonyms
abnegation, discontinuation, termination
Examples of usage
- The abandonment of a project halfway through.
- The abandonment of a sinking ship.
- The abandonment of old traditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "abandonment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandono
🇮🇳 त्याग
🇩🇪 Verlassen
🇮🇩 peninggalan
🇺🇦 покинення
🇵🇱 porzucenie
🇯🇵 放棄 (ほうき)
🇫🇷 abandon
🇪🇸 abandono
🇹🇷 terk etme
🇰🇷 포기
🇸🇦 تخلي
🇨🇿 opuštění
🇸🇰 opustenie
🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)
🇸🇮 opustitev
🇮🇸 yfirgefa
🇰🇿 тастау
🇬🇪 მიტოვება
🇦🇿 tərk etmə
🇲🇽 abandono
Word origin
The word 'abandonment' originated from the Middle English word 'abandounen', which came from the Old French word 'abandoner', meaning 'surrender, relinquish'. The concept of abandonment has been present throughout history, often associated with feelings of loss, betrayal, and neglect. Whether in relationships, projects, or societal structures, the act of abandonment has had a profound impact on individuals and communities.
See also: abandon, abandoned, abandoning.