Abandon and Avoid

Abandon

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

Avoid and abandon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Avoid" instead a verb "Abandon".

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Avoid

Avoid verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Abandon and avoid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Avoid".

Common collocations

work abandon work avoid work
people abandon people avoid people
fight abandon fight avoid fight
anyone abandon anyone avoid anyone
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