forsaking

• Substantivo que designa o ato de abandonar, largar ou renunciar a alguém ou algo; também pode indicar a rejeição ou o desprezo por algo previamente valorizado.

A noun referring to the act of abandoning, renouncing, or giving up someone or something.

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1. Act of abandonmentC1formal

   The action of deliberately leaving someone or something behind, especially when it is one's duty to stay.

   Abandono

   • His forsaking of his family was unforgivable.
   • The novel explores the emotional consequences of forsaking one's homeland.
   • She regretted her forsaking of her childhood dreams.

   Sinônimosabandonmentderelictiondesertionrelinquishmentrenouncementrenunciation

   Antônimoskeepingprotectionretentionsupport

2. Act of renunciationC1formal

   The act of voluntarily giving up a possession, right, habit, or relationship.

   Renúncia

   • The monk's forsaking of material wealth inspired many.
   • Forsaking of bad habits is often difficult but rewarding.
   • His forsaking of his claim to the throne surprised everyone.

   Sinônimosabandonmentdesertionrejectionrelinquishmentrenunciation

   Antônimosembracingkeepingretention

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de abandonar, renunciar ou desistir de alguém ou algo, frequentemente com sentido de definitividade ou significado moral.

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.

verbo irregular

1. Abandon or renounceC1formal

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

   Abandonar ou renunciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabandondesertforgojiltleavequitrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaive

   Antônimosaiddefendhelpprotectsupport

2. Give up a habit or beliefC1formal

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

   Abandonar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabandonabjuredropforgoforsweargive upquitrelinquishrenounce

   Antônimosadoptembracekeepmaintainretain