Abandon
Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.
Protecting is an antonym for abandon.
Protecting
Protecting adjective - Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
Both words in one sentence
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In The Rugrats Movie, Tommy's devotion to protecting his baby brother Dil angers Phil and Lil enough that they opt to abandon them in the forest.
Source: Breaking the Fellowship - The Rugrats Movie: Phil, Lil and Chuckie abandon Tommy and Dil in the forest when the twins get sick and tired of Tommy constantly protecting Dil over them.
Source: Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure -
Babylon A.D.. Toorop is offered a million dollar cash bribe to abandon the women he's protecting.
Source: Money to Throw Away
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