English Synonym Finder

abandon

Definitions

To leave completely and finally; forsake.

To give up or cease to support or look after.

To yield oneself without restraint or inhibition.

Examples

The captain was forced to abandon the sinking ship.

They decided to abandon their plans for a picnic due to the heavy rain.

It is cruel to abandon a pet in the middle of the woods.

Synonyms

desert forsake relinquish renounce quit leave discard

Antonyms

keep retain maintain support uphold continue cherish