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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

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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

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

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