Abandon and Kill

Abandon

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

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

Kill verb - To deprive of life.

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Abandon and kill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Kill".

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

girl	abandon girl	kill girl
friend	abandon friend	kill friend
character	abandon character	kill character
life	abandon life	kill life
Other words: people, wife, men, children, family, way, child, anyone, everyone, son, daughter, sister, civilians, friends.

A pastor in Seoul, South Korea has created a baby box for people so that people who would otherwise abandon or kill their newborns can leave them somewhere safe instead.

Source: Doorstop Baby
In the Supernatural episode "Croatoan" (Season 2) Dean enters this with Sam when he refuses to kill or abandon his brother despite the fact that Sam has been exposed to the Croatoan virus.

Source: Suicide Pact
I Gave My Word: Several of Chomina's companions want to abandon or kill LaForgue and Daniel, but Chomina promised Champlain they'd be protected.

Source: Film / Black Robe

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