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neglect
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɐbɐ̃ˈdonu/a·ban·do·no
Definitions
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The state of being uncared for or in disrepair.
Usage examples
“The house fell into abandonment after the owners left.”
“The garden showed signs of complete abandonment.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
in abandonmentstate of abandonmenttotal abandonment
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The act of leaving something or someone without care or protection.
Usage examples
“The abandonment of the child was a tragic case.”
“She felt a sense of abandonment after the breakup.”
Common combinations
child abandonmentfeeling of abandonmentemotional abandonment