abandonment

15 synonyms and 21 antonyms for abandonment, ranked by how commonly they're used.

Noun — The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.

Synonyms for abandonment

abandoning abdication abjuration abnegation abrogation cession defection demission dereliction desertion rejection relinquishment renunciation resignation surrender

Antonyms for abandonment

acquisition arrogation care completion conviviality correction custody entertainment heed help hospitality maintenance reception reclamation retention solicitude support tenacity vigilance welcome watchfulness

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