Abandon
Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.
Bear
Bear verb - To keep in one's mind or heart.
Usage example: I'm not one to bear grudges
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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When it comes time to abandon ship, the crowd includes several circus freaks and a bear.
Source: Film / Spaceballs -
The reason, of course, is that he's like family to them, and no matter how horrible he acts, they can't bear to abandon him, as Ted realized in season 3, and Marshall in season 6.
Source: Token Evil Teammate -
Mama Bear: The W Scenario reveals that Splash Woman went after Toy Freddy in 2 out of grief after he sent their son back in time just to simulatenously abandon and get revenge on them.
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