Abandonment

Word ABANDONMENT
Character 11
Hyphenation a ban don ment
Pronunciations /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/

Definitions and meanings of "Abandonment"

What do we mean by abandonment?

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.

The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.

An abandoned building or structure.

The relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author.

The relinquishment by the insured to the underwriters of what may remain of the property insured after a loss or damage by a peril insured against.

The cessation of service on a particular segment of the lines of a common carrier, as granted by a government agency.

A refusal to receive freight so damaged in transit as to be worthless and render carrier liable for its value.

The self-surrender to an outside influence.

Abandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions.

Abandon is when you are left alone in your darkest time. When you are abandoned you feel alone, sad and unwanted. You might get abandoned by friends but, that just means that they are fake friends. Always make sure who are your real friends and who are fake. Urban Dictionary

VERB: 1. To leave somebody or something behind for others to look after, especially somebody or something meant to be a personal responsibility. 2. To leave a place or vehicle, especially for reasons of safety and without intending to return soon. 3. To renounce or reject something previously done or used 4. To surrender control of something completely to somebody else. 5. To stop doing something before it is completed, usually because of difficulty or danger. 6. To abandon yourself: To give yourself over to a powerful emotion. NOUN: *Complete lack of inhibition or self-restraint. Urban Dictionary

A person who, as the word implies, abandons another for other pursuits. Someone who forgets about you for a certain period of time, perhaps not texting, calling or hanging out A cute and nice way to refer to someone who ditched you. Urban Dictionary

An action done without concern or an action done carelessly/flippantly. Urban Dictionary

When a friend wants to meet you to do something and completely throws it back in your face, leaving you alone with nothing to do. Urban Dictionary

Dad Urban Dictionary

Your darkest fear. If you feel like you might be abandoned, tell the person that you think might abandon you about it or seek professional help with a therapist. Take my advice as a friend who won´t abandon you, but is there for you even if I´m not there. Urban Dictionary

Left and not wanted, not used, or no longer needed an abandoned car/house The child was found abandoned but unharmed. There was an abandoned grocery cart in the middle of the road. Urban Dictionary

Abandon somebody to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for, with no intention of returning The baby had been abandoned by its mother. People often simply abandon their pets when they go on vacation. Urban Dictionary

1. To give up to the control or influence of another person or agent. To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in 2. To withdraw from often in the face of danger or encroachment 3. To withdraw protection, support, or help from Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Abandonment

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The word "abandonment" in example sentences

The women broke into a wailing chant, swaying backward and forward in abandonment, while one by one the men succumbed to the excitement till only Sime remained. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Whether abandonment is caused by death or a willing disregard seems a moot point if you're the child. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Clinton said when asked why he did what he did "Because I could" similarly the prevalence of father-abandonment is because more men can leave. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I keep hearing about this McCain abandonment thing, so I decided to Google it. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But Tamte isn't atop a soapbox regaling a tale of sudden abandonment from the Japanese publisher, saying that Konami was very honest about its position, though he recalls how surprised his team was when they found out they had lost funding. ❋ Xav De Matos (2010)

His criminal inaction in the immediate aftermath of the storm was made worse by his long-term abandonment of briefly lofty rhetoric on combatting the endemic poverty revealed by the storm the ideological stonewalling of a GOP-controlled Congress to deny the necessary funds and proven disaster recovery programs for the Gulf Coast. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But he called the abandonment of this contract "a blow to privatization." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lathrop and Sen. Brad Ashford of Omaha said, however, the law doesn't use the word abandonment to describe the procedure of leaving children at the hospital. ❋ Matthew Hansen And Leslie Reed (2008)

And yet, quite unintentionally, I spent Friday seeing five films in a row that dealt, in one way or another, with the idea of abandonment, reunion and reconciliation. ❋ Marshall Fine (2011)

Yet quite unintentionally, I spent Friday seeing five films that dealt with the idea of abandonment, reunion and reconciliation. ❋ Marshall Fine (2011)

Abandon is to be [left] [alone], this mostly [happens] in your darkest times, when you need someone the most. ❋ Unknown¿? (2019)

VERB: 1. Pets [abandoned] by their owners. 2. They had to [abandon] their vehicles in the snow. 3. The practice was abandoned long ago. 4. As troops closed in the town was abandoned to its fate. 5. Abandoning the rescue attempt. 6. He abandoned himself to his [grief]. NOUN: *French "abandoner" -> "under control". ❋ Jafje (2007)

I can't believe you [just left] me sitting alone, you abandonator! Nick is such an abandonator, he [didnt] [call me] all week! ❋ Poshprincess (2013)

The [drunk girl] threw off her clothes with abandon, as the alcohol had [lowered] her [inhibitions]. ❋ Wish Move (2006)

Harry: Let's meet at 11am! [Bruce]: Sure! *[1pm]* Bruce: He [abandoned] me!!! ❋ Nathantheboi (2014)

Son: [hey mom], why did dad [abandon] us? Mom: because he was a cheating [son of a gun] ❋ Dads Milk (2019)

You: I´m worried about [abandonment] and everyone I know [leaving me]... Me: Don´t worry, I´ve [got your back], internet stranger! ❋ The Qwertyuiop Demon (2020)

[Boy 1]: [I can’t] believe you [abandoned] that child Boy 2: didn’t like it mate ❋ Viszuals On YOUTUBE (2020)

[Subscribe] to Viszuals On [YouTube] ([abandon]) ❋ Viszuals On YOUTUBE (2020)

[The boat] was blown [to bits]. The sailors had no choice but to [abandon Ship]. ❋ MoonCricket (2005)

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