Abandon and Forbear

Abandon

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

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

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Forbear

Forbear verb - To resist the temptation of.

Abandon and forbear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Forbear".

Nearby Words: forbearing, forbearance
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