abandonment

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of leaving something or someone behind, especially in a desperate or emergency situation.

  - "The explorers were forced to abandon their expedition due to lack of food and water."
  - "After the accident, the driver was in shock and could not bring himself to abandon the scene."
  - "The family was forced to abandon their home due to a flood."

• Noun

  The act of giving up or surrendering something, such as a claim or responsibility.

  - "The company had to abandon its plans to build a new factory due to financial difficulties."
  - "The defendant chose to abandon his case rather than face trial."
  - "The government was forced to abandon its policy due to public pressure."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

acquisition , arrogation , care , completion , conviviality , correction , custody , entertainment , heed , help , hospitality , maintenance , reception , reclamation , retention , solicitude , support , tenacity , vigilance , watchfulness , welcome

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Synonyms

abandoning , abdication , abjuration , abnegation , abrogation , cession , defection , demission , dereliction , desertion , rejection , relinquishment , renunciation , resignation , surrender

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abandonment
desertion , devotion , creation , station , nation , vacation

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Variants

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abandonment , abandonments , self-abandonment , self-abandonments

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Etymology

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From Old French abandonner, from abandoun, abandon 'desertion, abandonment, surrender', from abandoun 'deserted place', from abandouner 'to leave, abandon', from abandoun 'deserted place' + -er 'infinitive suffix'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'abandonment' comes from the Old French word 'abandonner', which means 'to leave behind'.

2. In psychology, abandonment is a fear of being left alone or unwanted.

3. Abandonment is a common theme in many fairy tales and legends, often involving a hero leaving his home or family to embark on a quest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desertion: The act of leaving a place, duty, or person without intending to return.

2. Surrender: The act of giving up control or possession of something, typically in response to an enemy or superior force.

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Culture

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Abandonment has been a common theme in literature and art, often portraying the emotional and psychological impact of leaving something or someone behind. It can also be seen in music, particularly in ballads and folk songs.

How to Memorize "abandonment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person leaving a place in a hurry, leaving behind their belongings and responsibilities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of leaving something or someone behind, such as sadness or regret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Abandonment is the Act of Leaving Something or Someone Behind'.

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