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abandonment Definition and Meaning in English (abandonment definition)

noun
Synonyms:desertionrelinquishmentforsaking
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Abandonment definition: Abandonment refers to the act of leaving a person, place, or thing permanently or without intending to return.

Definitions of Abandonment

  1. 1noun

    Abandonment refers to the act of leaving a person, place, or thing permanently or without intending to return.

Example Sentences

“The abandonment of the old house led to its decay.”

“Child abandonment is a serious crime.”

“The project's abandonment was due to lack of funds.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveabandon
gerundabandoning
agent nounabandoner
adjectiveabandoned

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Abandonment definition: Abandonment refers to the act of leaving a person, place, or thing permanently or without intending to return.
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'Abandonment' translates to 'abandonment' in English. Abandonment definition: Abandonment refers to the act of leaving a person, place, or thing permanently or without intending to return.
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