ABANDON

Definition of ABANDON

  1. (verb)forsake, leave behind
  2. (verb)give up with the intent of never claiming again
  3. (verb)leave behind empty; move out of
  4. (verb)stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
  5. (verb)leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  6. (noun)the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
  7. (noun)a feeling of extreme emotional intensity