Forsaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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forsaker

[ fərˈseɪkər ]

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abandonment

To renounce or turn away from entirely. To give up, desert, or leave.

Synonyms

abandon, desert, leave

Examples of usage

He forsook his family and left town.
She felt forsaken by her friends in her time of need.
The soldier forsook his post, putting his comrades in danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "forsaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renunciante

🇮🇳 त्यागनेवाला

🇩🇪 Verzichter

🇮🇩 penyerah

🇺🇦 відмовник

🇵🇱 zrzeczenie

🇯🇵 放棄者

🇫🇷 abandonneur

🇪🇸 renunciante

🇹🇷 vazgeçen

🇰🇷 포기자

🇸🇦 تنازلي

🇨🇿 vzdávající

🇸🇰 vzdať

🇨🇳 放弃者

🇸🇮 opustitev

🇮🇸 afsali

🇰🇿 бас тартушы

🇬🇪 მიტოვებული

🇦🇿 imtiyaz edən

🇲🇽 renunciante

Word origin

The word 'forsaker' originates from the Middle English word 'forsaken', which comes from the Old English word 'forsacan'. It has been used in English literature for centuries to depict the act of abandonment or desertion. The concept of forsaking someone or something has been prevalent in various cultures and is often associated with betrayal or loss.