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    abandon

    abandon - Dictionary definition and meaning for word abandon

    Definition
    (noun) the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
    Synonyms : unconstraint , wantonness
    Example Sentence
    • she danced with abandon
    Definition
    (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
    Synonyms : wildness
    Example Sentence
    • the wildness of his anger
    Definition
    (verb) forsake, leave behind
    Example Sentence
    • We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot
    Definition
    (verb) give up with the intent of never claiming again
    Synonyms : give up
    Example Sentence
    • Abandon your life to God
    • She gave up her children to her ex-husband when she moved to Tahiti
    • We gave the drowning victim up for dead
    Definition
    (verb) leave behind empty; move out of
    Synonyms : empty , vacate
    Example Sentence
    • You must vacate your office by tonight
    Definition
    (verb) stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
    Synonyms : give up
    Example Sentence
    • He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage
    • Both sides have to give up some claims in these negotiations
    Definition
    (verb) leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    Synonyms : desert , desolate , forsake
    Example Sentence
    • The mother deserted her children
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for abandon

ab means away andon simillar to london .Away from london means leaving london i.e.giving up

abandon( ek ban ka don) now due to the democracy don are leaving their place because of protest made by the people

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abandon=band (dam)+on in hindi movies we often seen jab bandh toot jata hai aur jo vahan ke officers incharge hote hai vo give up kar dete hai

a+bund+on = while bund is set on then we give up all work and stay at home


Word used in video below:
text: I'm not going to abandon my house
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