Abandon and Bug out

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

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

Bug out verb - To leave a place often for another.

Usage example: the strange visitor bugged out without so much as saying a word

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Abandon and bug out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Bug out".

The Cloister Bell begins to go off, but the Doctor declares "no" and valiantly throws himself into the next episode preview.Tropes: Abandon Ship: The crew makes a hasty attempt to bug out, but Maggie gets on the shuttle and infects Ed before he can lock her out.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S30 E16 "The Waters of Mars"

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