abandon

Definition of abandon

verb
– give up completely (a practice or a course of action)

Synonyms of abandon

abdicate, desert, leave, resign, abjure, discontinue, quit, retire from, cast off, forego, recant, retract, cease, forsake, relinquish, surrender, cede, forswear, renounce, vacate, depart from, give up, repudiate, withdraw from

Antonyms of abandon

adopt, defend, occupy, seek, advocate, favor, prosecute, support, assert, haunt, protect, undertake, cherish, hold, pursue, uphold, claim, keep, retain, vindicate. court, maintain

Examples of abandon in a Sentence

– John abandoned the sinking ship.