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abandon

Definition for abandon

noun as in careless disregard for consequences

verb as in leave in troubled state

Strong matches

disown, jilt

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Example Sentences

The smartest thing that short-listers can do right now is demonstrate that they’ll abandon any views that don’t align with Trump’s agenda, proving their lockstep compliance with the boss.

From Slate

While Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Sunday spoke to Russian state media of "positive" signals from the incoming US administration, others believe the returning president will not abandon Ukraine.

From BBC

Who would abandon a $400,000 Rolls-Royce on the street in Van Nuys?

She worked in Serbia for several years, but when the country was invaded in 1916 and they were told to retreat, Ms Sandes refused to abandon the forces she had been assigned to and instead joined them.

From BBC

Those in the trans community are also worried that Democrats will abandon them now based on a perception that defending them is too costly politically, Reed said; they’re wondering, “How do we manage to not get thrown under the bus?”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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