Synonyms of abandonment

abandonment

noun

ə-ˈban-dən-mənt 

1

as in abandon

carefree freedom from constraint

sang at the top of her lungs with complete abandonment in the shower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandon
• naturalness
• zeal
• enthusiasm
• spontaneity
• warmth
• unrestraint
• ease
• spirit
• lightheartedness
• unconstraint
• uninhibitedness
• spontaneousness
• carelessness
• recklessness
• exuberance
• fervor
• impulsiveness
• impulsivity
• thoughtlessness
• zealotry
• zealousness
• heedlessness
• insouciance
• indiscretion
• wildness
• excess
• casualness
• excessiveness
• incontinence
• ardor
• permissiveness
• licentiousness
• indulgence
• free hand
• offhandedness
• wantonness
• intemperance
• carte blanche
• blank check
• unself-consciousness
• immoderacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restraint
• constraint
• embarrassment
• suppression
• reticence
• uneasiness
• repression
• inhibition
• reserve
• discretion
• discipline
• self-consciousness
• carefulness
• self-restraint
• willpower
• self-control
• discreetness
• self-denial
• heedfulness
• self-discipline
• self-mastery
• self-command

2

as in desertion

the act of abandoning

the law says abandonment by the owner of any building for more than a year entitles the city to sell it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• desertion
• defection
• dumping
• dereliction
• forsaking
• discard
• jettisoning
• tergiversation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reclamation
• retention
• retrieval
• repossession
• recoupment

3

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to

the park commissioner cited cost considerations as the main reason for the project's abandonment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancellation
• repeal
• abolition
• revocation
• abortion
• rescission
• calling
• ending
• dropping
• termination
• recision
• recall
• invalidation
• annulment
• neutralization
• surrender
• relinquishment
• calling off
• reversal
• abolishment
• nullification
• stopping
• halting
• voidance
• rollback
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• beginning
• initiation
• engagement
• commencement
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abandonment

One organization cut call abandonment from 30% to 1% in six months. — Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Brianna Willis, 34, and Joseph Kitara each face one count of abandonment of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence in felony prosecution, according to two Saline County charging documents. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

The process of becoming Malay, however, also implies the abandonment of their niche and their skill in magic. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026

Ramona’s retaliation in her argument with Oona was that the latter was channeling her mother’s abandonment issues into their relationship. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026