abandons

The word “abandons” has 3 syllables: a-ban-dons

It's pronounced as /əˈbændənz/

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In the thesaurus, “abandons” has 29 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

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Synonyms for abandons

verb
1. To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
2. To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue.
3. To leave behind; to desert as in a ship or a position, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility.
4. To subdue; to take control of.
5. To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject.
6. To no longer exercise a right, title, or interest, especially with no interest of reclaiming it again; to yield; to relinquish.
7. To surrender to the insurer (an insured item), so as to claim a total loss.
noun
1. A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences.
2. Abandonment; relinquishment.
3. (British slang) Abandoned children; foundlings.
4. (British slang) Prostitutes.

Faced with insurmountable challenges, he often abandons projects halfway through.
The explorer never abandons the quest for new discoveries, no matter the obstacles.
As the storm intensifies, the ship's crew abandons the vessel for safety.
The loyal dog never abandons its owner, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
A true friend never abandons you in times of need, offering support and understanding.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abandons, such as: aborts, advance, allow, approve, begin, begins, cancels.

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