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abandonment

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. abandonment
2. renouncement

This noun means "abandonment" or "renunciation," referring to giving something up entirely, such as a right, territory, or responsibility. It carries a strong and often formal tone, implying a deliberate act of forsaking something. It is frequently seen in legal or political contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

See? There you go again, dodging responsibility and blaming everyone else!

Sentence 2

Giving up now, after all this — doesn't that kill you inside?

Sentence 3

The manager said, "I don't evaluate anyone who abandons their responsibilities."

Sentence 4

If you give up now, you're going to regret it, aren't you?

Sentence 5

Why would you just give up the challenge right there? That makes no sense.