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    [Verb]  | "aban*don" | \ ə-ˈban-dən \


    1: to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent

    2: to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in

    3: to withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English abandounen, borrowed from Anglo-French abanduner, derivative of abandun "surrender, abandonment," from the phrase a bandun "in one's power, at one's disposal," from "at, to" (going back to Latin ad "to") + bandun "jurisdiction," going back to a Gallo-Romance derivative of Old Low Franconian *bann- "summons, command" (with -d- probably from outcomes of Germanic *bandwō "sign") {mat|at:1|}, {mat|ban:1|}, {mat|banner:1|};

    [Noun]  | "abandon" 


    1: a thorough yielding to natural impulses; especially : enthusiasm, exuberance


    Origin: 1815 ;

     Borrowed from French, in part derivative of abandonner "to abandon," in part going back to Old French abandon, abandun "surrender" {mat|abandon:1|};

    [Verb]  | "abandons" 


    1: to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly;


      * e.g., " ... more than ready to abandon himself to a life of complete idleness for the duration of his vacation "





    2: to cause to remain behind;


      * e.g., " ... abandoned the group that he had been hiking with and struck out on his own "





    3: to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to);


      * e.g., " ... the bad weather forced NASA to abandon the launch "





    [Verb]  | "abandon" 


    1: to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly;


      * e.g., " ... more than ready to abandon himself to a life of complete idleness for the duration of his vacation "



    •  Antonyms : 

    •  deny





    2: to cause to remain behind;


      * e.g., " ... abandoned the group that he had been hiking with and struck out on his own "





    3: to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to);


      * e.g., " ... the bad weather forced NASA to abandon the launch "





    [Noun]  | "abandon" 


    1: carefree freedom from constraint;


      * e.g., " ... added spices to the stew with complete abandon "





     [ "Abandon" ]

    1: Abandon is when you are left alone in your darkest time. When you are abandoned you feel alone, sad and unwanted. You might get abandoned by friends but, that just means that they are fake friends. Always make sure who are your real friends and who are fake.

      * e.g.,  ... Abandon is to be left alone, this mostly happens in your darkest times, when you need someone the most. 

     [ "Abandon" ]

    1: VERB:

      * e.g.,  ... VERB: 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    2:  To leave somebody or something behind for others to look after, especially somebody or something meant to be a personal responsibility.

      * e.g.,  ...  Pets abandoned by their owners. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    3:  To leave a place or vehicle, especially for reasons of safety and without intending to return soon.

      * e.g.,  ...  They had to abandon their vehicles in the snow. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    4:  To renounce or reject something previously done or used

      * e.g.,  ...  The practice was abandoned long ago. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    5:  To surrender control of something completely to somebody else.

      * e.g.,  ...  As troops closed in the town was abandoned to its fate. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    6:  To stop doing something before it is completed, usually because of difficulty or danger.

      * e.g.,  ...  Abandoning the rescue attempt. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    7:  To abandon yourself: To give yourself over to a powerful emotion.

      * e.g.,  ...  He abandoned himself to his grief. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    8: NOUN:

      * e.g.,  ... NOUN: 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    9: *Complete lack of inhibition or self-restraint.

      * e.g.,  ... *French "abandoner" -> "under control". 

     [ "abandonator" ]

    1: A person who, as the word implies, abandons another for other pursuits. Someone who forgets about you for a certain period of time, perhaps not texting, calling or hanging out

      * e.g.,  ... I can't believe you just left me sitting alone, you abandonator! 


     [ "abandonator" ]

    2: A cute and nice way to refer to someone who ditched you.

      * e.g.,  ... Nick is such an abandonator, he didnt call me all week! 

     [ "with abandon" ]

    1: an action done without concern or an action done carelessly/flippantly.

      * e.g.,  ... The drunk girl threw off her clothes with abandon, as the alcohol had lowered her inhibitions. 

     [ "Abandoned" ]

    1: When a friend wants to meet you to do something and completely throws it back in your face, leaving you alone with nothing to do.

      * e.g.,  ... Harry: Let's meet at 11am! 

     [ "Abandon" ]

    1: Dad

      * e.g.,  ... Son: hey mom, why did dad abandon us? Mom: because he was a cheating son of a gun 

     [ "Abandonment" ]

    1: Your darkest fear. If you feel like you might be abandoned, tell the person that you think might abandon you about it or seek professional help with a therapist. Take my advice as a friend who won´t abandon you, but is there for you even if I´m not there.

      * e.g.,  ... You: I´m worried about abandonment and everyone I know leaving me... 

     [ "Abandoned" ]

    1: left and not wanted, not used, or no longer needed

      * e.g.,  ... Boy 1: I can’t believe you abandoned that child 


     [ "Abandoned" ]

    2: an abandoned car/house

      * e.g.,  ... Boy 2: didn’t like it mate 


     [ "Abandoned" ]

    3: The child was found abandoned but unharmed.


     [ "Abandoned" ]

    4: There was an abandoned grocery cart in the middle of the road.

     [ "Abandon" ]

    1: abandon somebody to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for, with no intention of returning

      * e.g.,  ... Subscribe to Viszuals On YouTube (abandon) 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    2: The baby had been abandoned by its mother.


     [ "Abandon" ]

    3: People often simply abandon their pets when they go on vacation.

     [ "Abandon" ]

    1:  To give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in

      * e.g.,  ... The boat was blown to bits. The sailors had no choice but to abandon Ship. 


     [ "Abandon" ]

    2:  To withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment


     [ "Abandon" ]

    3:  To withdraw protection, support, or help from

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