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forgoing

forgoing

7.4
Giving up something you could have, like a right or pleasure
  • noun
  • /fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
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  • The forgoing of sensual pleasures for the achievement of spiritual goals can be rewarding.

They're going to be more potent politically than forgoing again.

Examples

  • The forgoing of sensual pleasures for the achievement of spiritual goals.

  • In the case of children, the forgoing of parental duties is a serious matter.

  • Desertion in relationships can involve the forgoing of emotional support and commitment.

Synonyms

abandonment
vsforgoing
  • Formal
6 5.9

Giving up ownership of property with no plan to take it back

is a general giving up that may still allow reclaiming later
renunciation
vsforgoing
  • Formal
2 8.2

An official act of giving up a right, claim, or thing you own

is the ordinary action without required formal statement
relinquishment
vsforgoing
  • Formal
1 8.2

The act of giving up a right, position, or responsibility

focuses on possessions, rights, or privileges rather than responsibilities
abnegation
vsforgoing
  • Formal
1 9.9

To give up your comfort to help other people

is about surrendering possessions, rights, or privileges not inner desires
relinquishing
vsforgoing
  • Formal
1 7.7

Giving up a right, job, or thing you own

focuses on possessions, rights, or privileges rather than claims or positions
renouncement
vsforgoing
  • Formal
1 8.9

To give up a right, title, or claim in a formal way

is the act without focusing on the public statement
forsaking
vsforgoing
1 7.4

Giving up someone or something and leaving them behind

focuses specifically on giving up possessions, rights, or privileges rather than people
forswearing
vsforgoing
  • Formal
9.9

The act of giving up a right or claim in public

is a general act of giving up without formal ceremony

How Complete

sacrifice
351 4.2
abandonment
26 3.6
surrender
77 4.2
renunciation
  • Formal
2 8.2
forgoing
7.4
relinquishment
  • Formal
1 8.2
waiver
  • Formal
116 6.0

Surface Forms

forgoing singular
forgoings plural

Morphology

forgoing = forgo (transparent) = forgo + ing

The noun is a standard gerund/nominalization of the verb 'forgo' and its meaning 'the act of giving up' is directly derived.

Etymology

Forgoing comes from the parts for- meaning 'away' and go meaning 'to move', so it is like 'walking away' from something. That's why forgoing means the act of 'giving up' something or choosing not to take it.