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forsaking

forsaking

1 7.4
Giving up someone or something and leaving them behind
  • noun
  • /fɔrˈseɪkɪŋ/
translation icon : abandono
  • The forsaking of a friend in times of need can lead to feelings of betrayal.

And, and it's interesting because the German here is Das Elba, so forsaking of itself.

Examples

  • And, and it's interesting because the German here is Das Elba, so forsaking of itself.

  • You don't mention our forsaking of the God of forefathers and mothers.

    Blog text (27)
  • Forsaking all others, forsaking all others.

  • The forsaking of sovereignty was the gravest act that could be done by a political actor in his or her political character.

    Academic text (1992)
  • ♪ My heart's awaking, his love forsaking ♪ I am awaiting ♪ Take me to love

  • Today, based on a suggestion by reader Scott D., we look at one of the quickest turnarounds you'll ever see from the introduction of an idea to the abandoning and forsaking of said idea.

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  • His forsaking of the project left his teammates disappointed and confused.

  • Many people struggle with the forsaking of bad habits in order to lead a healthier life.

Synonyms

desertion
vsforsaking
20 6.2

Leaving someone, a place, or a duty when you should stay to help

is the general act of abandoning without the emphasis on failing duty
abandonment
vsforsaking
18 4.9

Stopping support or care for someone who depends on you

is broader and does not stress duty or responsibility to others
relinquishment
vsforsaking
  • Formal
1 8.2

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

is more general, applying to abandoning people or things beyond legal items
relinquishing
vsforsaking
  • Formal
1 7.7

Giving up a right, job, or thing you own

is broader and also covers abandoning people rather than only formal items
renouncement
vsforsaking
  • Formal
1 8.9

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

is the broader action of abandoning beyond formal declarations
forgoing
vsforsaking
7.4

Giving up something you could have, like a right or pleasure

is used for abandoning people as well as giving up things
forswearing
vsforsaking
  • Formal
9.9

The act of giving up a right or claim in public

is broader and describes abandoning without formal or legal ritual

Antonyms

Giving help or comfort to someone who needs it

2.5

A close hug made by putting your arms around someone to show affection

How Complete

abandonment
26 3.6
forsaking
1 7.4
giving up
100 3.2

Surface Forms

forsaking singular
forsakings plural

Morphology

forsaking = forsake (transparent) = forsake + ing

Standard gerund/nominal noun formation from the verb 'forsake', so the meaning 'the act of abandoning' is directly derived.

Etymology

The word forsaking comes from the old prefix for- meaning 'away' or 'completely', the same small part you see in forget and forgive. It originally meant to 'leave' or 'give up', so forsaking is the act of leaving someone or something behind.