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neglect

nounmasculine/ɐbɐ̃ˈdonu/high

a·ban·do·no

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Definitions

-2The state of being uncared for or in disrepair.
The house fell into abandonment after the owners left.
The garden showed signs of complete abandonment.
syn
disrepairdecaydilapidation
ant
upkeepmaintenancecare
Common collocations
in abandonmentstate of abandonmenttotal abandonment
-1The act of leaving something or someone without care or protection.
The abandonment of the child was a tragic case.
She felt a sense of abandonment after the breakup.
syn
desertionneglectforsaking
ant
careprotectionattention
Common collocations
child abandonmentfeeling of abandonmentemotional abandonment

Etymology

Do latim 'abandonus', por via do francês 'abandon'.

Related words

abandonarabandonadoabandono escolar