English to English
abandon
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noun (n)
- the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry(noun.attribute)Example:
She danced with abandon.
source: wordnet30 - Abandonment; relinquishment.(noun)source: webster1913
- A complete giving up to natural impulses; freedom from artificial constraint; careless freedom or ease.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- forsake, leave behind(verb.possession)Example:
We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot.
source: wordnet30 - give up with the intent of never claiming again(verb.possession)Example:
Abandon your life to God.
source: wordnet30 - stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims(verb.cognition)Example:
He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage.
source: wordnet30 - To cast or drive out; to banish; to expel; to reject.(verb)source: webster1913