forsake

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'abandonner, de renoncer ou de quitter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent avec une idée de caractère définitif ou de portée morale.

A verb used to indicate the act of abandoning, renouncing, or giving up someone or something, often with a sense of finality or moral weight.

verbe irrégulier

1. Abandon or renounceC1formal

   To leave someone or something permanently, especially when they need you.

   abandonner, renoncer à

   • He forsook his family to pursue a life of adventure.
   • She forsook her old friends after moving to the city.
   • The soldier forsook his post during the battle.

   Synonymesabandondesertforgojiltleavequitrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaive

   Antonymesaiddefendhelpprotectsupport

2. Give up a habit or beliefC1formal

   To stop doing or having something, especially a habit or belief.

   Abandonner une habitude ou une croyance

   • He forsook his smoking habit after the doctor's warning.
   • She forsook her religious beliefs in her youth.
   • They forsook their traditional lifestyle for a modern one.

   Synonymesabandonabjuredropforgoforsweargive upquitrelinquishrenounce

   Antonymesadoptembracekeepmaintainretain