Synonyms of abandon
44 similar words · 23 opposite words
Another word for abandon is desert. Other synonyms of abandon are relinquish, quit, forsake, abjure and renounce. The opposite of abandon is arrogate.
Synonyms and similar words for abandon
nounA yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of...
- wantonness
- unrestraintLack of restraint; the quality of being unrestrained.
- libertinismA lifestyle or pattern of behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint, especially one involving...
- abandonmentAbandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions.
- profligacy
- unconstraintFreedom from constraint.
verbMore synonyms
- abdicateTo reject; to cast off; to discard.
- abjureTo solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to...
- blinTo cease (from); to stop; to desist, to let up.
- cast asideSynonym of discard.
- cease
- cede
- deliver upTo produce (something) by delivery as expected under a contract.
- depart from
- desertTo leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise...
- desist from
- discontinue
- dispense with
- drop
- forgo
- forletTo abandon; give up; leave; leave behind; forsake; desert; neglect.
- forsakeTo abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).
- forswear
- give upTo abandon (someone or something).
- jiltTo cast off capriciously or unfeelingly, as a lover; to deceive in love.
- leave behindTo abandon.
- part withTo let go of; to give up; to relinquish.
- quitTo abandon, renounce (a thing).
- recant
- relinquishTo give up, abandon or retire from something; to trade away.
- renounceTo abandon, forsake, discontinue (an action, habit, intention, etc), sometimes by open declaration.
- repudiate
- resign
- retire
- retract
- run out on
- surrenderTo abandon (one's hand of cards) and recover half of the initial bet.
- vacate
- waiveTo abandon, give up (someone or something).
- withdraw from
- withsakeTo forsake; abandon; renounce; deny; refuse.
- yield
- bug out slangTo abandon someone without warning.
- beleave obsoleteTo leave behind, abandon.
Opposite of abandon
Meaning of abandon
- verb To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
- verb To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue.
- verb To leave behind; to desert, as in a ship, a position, or a person, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility.
abandon in other languages
Questions about synonyms of abandon
- What is another word for abandon?
- Abandon has 44 synonyms on Word.ws, such as desert, relinquish, quit, forsake, abjure, renounce and surrender.
- What is the opposite of abandon?
- The opposite of abandon is arrogate. Other antonyms of abandon are keep, hold and join.
- What does abandon mean?
- Abandon means to give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
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