word
Abandonment
Uh-BA-nduh-nmuhnt
/ʌˈbændʌnmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
abandonment
Dictionary meaning
Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
Examples
- The abandonment of pseudoscience let medicine thrive.
Synonyms: desertion
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