What is another word for abandon?

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Pronunciation:

[ ɐbˈandən], [ ɐbˈandən], [ ɐ_b_ˈa_n_d_ə_n]

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Abandon is a word that most often connotes a break from a previous course of action, with the expectation that the act will lead to a positive outcome. When a person abandons someone or something, they allow themselves to be pulled away from their goal or cause, sometimes with devastating consequences.

The term can have a number of meanings, but the most common usage is to describe a withdrawal of support or involvement. When a person abandons their social obligations or deviates from their normal routine in order to avoid interacting with others, they have closed themselves off from the world.

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