Forsaking: meaning, definitions and examples
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forsaking
[ fərˈseɪkɪŋ ]
abandonment
To abandon or leave someone or something, especially in a time of need or difficulty. It implies a deliberate choice to give up on or desert someone or something.
Synonyms
abandon, betray, desert, leave
Examples of usage
- He felt guilty for forsaking his friend when he needed help the most.
- She couldn't forgive herself for forsaking her family in their time of need.
- The soldier was haunted by the memory of forsaking his comrades on the battlefield.
Translations
Translations of the word "forsaking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abandono
🇮🇳 त्याग
🇩🇪 Verzicht
- Aufgabe
- Verlassen
🇮🇩 meninggalkan
🇺🇦 відмова
- покидання
- зречення
🇵🇱 opuszczenie
- rezygnacja
- zrzeczenie się
🇯🇵 放棄 (ほうき)
🇫🇷 abandon
🇪🇸 abandono
🇹🇷 vazgeçme
🇰🇷 포기
🇸🇦 ترك
🇨🇿 opuštění
🇸🇰 opustenie
🇨🇳 放弃 (fàngqì)
🇸🇮 opuščanje
🇮🇸 afsal
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 დატოვება
🇦🇿 imtina
🇲🇽 abandono
Word origin
The word 'forsaking' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'forsacan', meaning 'to renounce'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify abandoning or deserting someone or something. The concept of forsaking has been prevalent in literature and religious texts, highlighting the moral implications of turning away from commitments or responsibilities.