Abandon and Defuse

Abandon

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

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

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Defuse

Defuse verb - Remove the triggering device from.

Abandon and defuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Defuse".

Nearby Word: defusing

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

friend abandon friend defuse friend
power abandon power defuse power
group abandon group defuse group
fight abandon fight defuse fight
Other words: mission, kids.
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