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abandon

/əˈbændən/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    forsake, leave behind

    We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot

  2. verb

    give up with the intent of never claiming again

    Abandon your life to God

  3. verb

    leave behind empty; move out of

    You must vacate your office by tonight

  4. verb

    stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

    He abandoned the thought of asking for her hand in marriage

  5. noun

    the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

    she danced with abandon

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