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To completely give up or leave something or someone, often in a sudden and unexpected manner.

It can be used to describe various situations, such as deserting a place or a person, withdrawing support or resources, or relinquishing a project or a plan. Abandonment typically implies a sense of finality and irreversibility, as well as a lack of concern or responsibility for the consequences of the action. It can be a deliberate or involuntary act, motivated by various factors, such as fear, frustration, disappointment, or indifference. Abandonment can have profound effects on individuals, organizations, and communities, leading to feelings of loss, betrayal, or neglect, and requiring strategies for coping and recovery.

Complete Vocabulary List for: Renunciation and Suspension

abandon

To completely give up or leave something or someone, often in a sudden and unexpected manner.

abdicate

To formally renounce or give up a position of power or responsibility, such as a throne or a office.

abeyance

A state of temporary suspension or inactivity, typically applied to legal rights, actions, or processes.

abjure

To renounce or reject something, typically under oath or with solemnity.

abrogate

To formally repeal, annul, or abolish a law, agreement, contract, or established custom or practice.

absentee

A person who is noticeably or habitually absent from a particular place, event, or activity.

adjourn

To bring a formal event, such as a meeting, a court case, or a legislative session, to a close by suspending it until a later date.

apostasy

The act of renouncing, rejecting, or abandoning one's religious faith, beliefs, or membership in a particular religious group.

banish

To force someone or something to leave or go away from a particular place, often as a punishment or a means of getting rid of it.

cessation

The act of stopping or discontinuing something, either temporarily or permanently.

defection

The act of abandoning or renouncing one's allegiance, loyalty, or support to a particular group, organization, country, or cause.

defector

An individual who has abandoned or renounced their previous allegiance, loyalty, or support to a group, organization, country, or cause.

defer

To delay or postpone something, often by choice or as a matter of respect or courtesy to another person's wishes, authority, or priority.

deserter

An individual who abandons or leaves their assigned post, duty, or allegiance without authorization, often in the context of military service or a similar organized group.

desertion

The act of willfully and permanently abandoning one's post, duty, or allegiance without permission or lawful justification.

dilatory

Characterized by a tendency to delay, procrastinate, or be slow in taking action.

disown

To refuse to acknowledge or accept a connection or relationship with someone or something that was previously considered as one's own.

dormancy

A state or period of inactivity, rest, or suspension of growth or development.

eschew

To deliberately avoid something, typically because it is considered undesirable or harmful.

forgo

To willingly give up or abstain from something, typically by choice or as a result of a conscious decision.