abandonment

Definitions

The action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned.

A complete lack of inhibition or restraint.

Examples

The old house stood in a state of complete abandonment, with broken windows and overgrown gardens.

He struggled to overcome the deep sense of abandonment he felt after his best friend moved away without saying goodbye.

Synonyms

desertion relinquishment forsaking renunciation surrender neglect abdication

Antonyms

retention adoption maintenance support preservation staying continuation