Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Abandonment.
How to pronounce abandonment:
US
Abandonment - as a noun
The act of giving something up
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desertionforsakingHypernyms (Closely Related)
rejectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
Example: "His abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defectiondesertionHypernyms (Closely Related)
withdrawalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disposaldispositionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The dog experienced feelings of abandonment when its owner left for vacation."
"They felt a sense of abandonment after their friends stopped returning their calls."
"The town's economic decline led to the abandonment of many businesses."
"The child's abandonment by their parents was deeply traumatic."
"The shipwreck survivors were stranded on the deserted island, feeling a sense of abandonment."
Word Game Points
Is ABANDONMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abandonment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABANDONMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ABANDONMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abandonment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABANDONMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is ABANDONMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abandonment is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABANDONMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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