Forsaking and Retention

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Forsaking noun - The act of abandoning.

Usage example: his hard-hearted forsaking of his wife and children was truly unforgivable

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Retention is an antonym for forsaking.

Nearby Word: forsake

Retention noun - The act of retaining something.

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Forsaking is an antonym for retention.

Nearby Word: retentive

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