noun🔗ShareThe act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment."The child's abandonment by his parents left him feeling lost and alone. "actionconditionsituationeventstateabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion."The child suffered emotional distress after his father's abandonment. "familymoralactionlawsocietyguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn abandoned building or structure."High-profile abandonments are harder to infiltrate for urban explorers due to their heightened security."propertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe relinquishment of a right, claim, or privilege; relinquishment of right to secure a patent by an inventor; relinquishment of copyright by an author."The inventor's abandonment of his patent rights meant someone else could now apply for a similar patent. "rightpropertylawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe relinquishment by the insured to the underwriters of what may remain of the property insured after a loss or damage by a peril insured against."After the fire, the insurance company processed the abandonment of the damaged house. "insurancenauticalpropertybusinessfinancesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe cessation of service on a particular segment of the lines of a common carrier, as granted by a government agency."The small town feared the abandonment of the railway line would isolate them from essential goods and services. "governmentbusinesseconomylawserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA refusal to receive freight so damaged in transit as to be worthless and render carrier liable for its value."Because the shipment of fragile glass arrived completely shattered, the customer declared an abandonment and refused to accept the damaged goods, making the delivery company responsible for the loss. "businesscommercelawinsurancenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe self-surrender to an outside influence."Her complete abandonment to the persuasive sales pitch led her to buy a product she didn't need. "mindphilosophysoulattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbandon; careless freedom or ease; surrender to one's emotions."The child's abandonment of his schoolwork was due to a feeling of hopelessness and despair. "emotionactionmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
