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   abandonment

   /əˈband(ə)nm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned: "she had a feeling of utter abandonment and loneliness" Similar desertionneglectstrandingjiltingbetrayaldisuseevacuationneglectrenunciationrelinquishmentrejectionwithdrawaldroppingcessationdiscontinuationterminationstoppingsurrenderdispensationOpposite adoption

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABANDONMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABANDONMENT definition: 1. the act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ABANDONMENT is the act of abandoning something or someone. How to use abandonment in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABANDONMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ABANDONMENT meaning: 1. the act of leaving someone or something or of ending or stopping something, usually forever: 2…. Learn more.

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   Abandonment definition: an act or instance of leaving a person or thing permanently and completely. See examples of ABANDONMENT used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of ABANDON is to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. How to use abandon in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Abandon.

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   Abandonment is the act of getting rid of something. It’s how dogs become stray and children become orphaned. If abandonment is your greatest fear in life, make sure to surround yourself with loyal friends and treat them kindly.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABANDONMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The abandonment of a place, thing, or person is the act of leaving it permanently or for a long time.