Abandonment

B2 16+

Synonyms of abandonment

Antonyms of abandonment

Collocations of abandonment

feelings of abandonment
Frequency: 70 %

She struggled with overwhelming feelings of abandonment after her parents' divorce.

fear of abandonment
Frequency: 60 %

His fear of abandonment caused him to cling to relationships even when they were unhealthy.

sense of abandonment
Frequency: 50 %

The child's sense of abandonment grew as they waited for their parent to pick them up from school.

abandonment issues
Frequency: 45 %

Therapy helped her work through her abandonment issues and develop healthier relationships.

abandonment trauma
Frequency: 40 %

The therapist helped him process the abandonment trauma from his childhood.

Idiomatic Expressions for abandonment

  • Phrase: abandon ship
    Meaning: to leave a situation or place quickly, especially when it becomes dangerous or difficult
    Usage: When the fire alarm went off, everyone had to abandon ship immediately.