Synonyms of left

left 1 of 2

noun

as in liberalism

a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom

a rising politician who is being hailed as the new voice of the left

Synonyms & Similar Words

• liberalism
• left wing
• leftism
• socialism
• neoliberalism
• radicalism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• right
• conservatism
• immobilism
• illiberalism
• neoconservatism

left

2 of 2

verb

past tense of leave

1

as in abandoned

to cause to remain behind

you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside

starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandoned
• stranded
• deserted
• dumped
• quit
• ignored
• marooned
• escaped
• discarded
• flung
• forgot
• forsook
• walked away from
• relinquished
• shed
• vacated
• walked out on
• withdrew (from)
• scrapped
• ditched
• rejected
• separated (from)
• surrendered
• sacrificed
• delivered
• cut off
• jettisoned
• retreated (from)
• handed over
• threw away
• renounced
• neglected
• junked
• gave up
• yielded
• took off (from)
• threw out
• shucked (off)
• repudiated
• disregarded
• disowned
• abjured
• distanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• had
• kept
• held
• retained
• owned
• reserved
• possessed
• withheld
• reclaimed
• saved
• harbored
• rescued
• redeemed

2

as in bequeathed

to give by means of a will

I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bequeathed
• willed
• passed (down)
• deeded
• handed down
• devised
• handed on

3

as in quit

to give up (a job or office)

he left his job in the city and moved out into the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quit
• abandoned
• resigned (from)
• retired (from)
• vacated
• gave notice
• chucked
• bagged
• stepped down (from)
• stepped aside (from)
• dropped out (of)
• threw up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stayed (at)
• hired (out or on)

4

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• transferred
• gave
• entrusted
• passed
• delivered
• delegated
• relinquished
• transmitted
• granted
• recommended
• committed
• consigned
• confided
• vested
• turned over
• loaned
• trusted
• handed over
• commended
• divided
• assigned
• submitted
• bequeathed
• distributed
• lent
• gave over
• reposed
• conferred
• dispensed
• supplied
• dispersed
• surrendered
• dealt (out)
• turned in
• furnished
• handed down
• released
• yielded
• willed
• handed in
• advanced
• handed on
• retransferred
• recommitted
• redelivered
• retransmitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• kept
• retained
• reserved
• received
• owned
• withheld
• possessed
• accepted
• took
• occupied
• detained
• held back
• took in
• took over

5

as in dumped

to end a usually intimate relationship with

is there ever a good way to leave a lover?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dumped
• ditched
• abandoned
• cut
• jilted
• blew off
• broke off (with)
• kissed off
• deserted
• kissed good-bye
• snubbed
• marooned
• brushed (aside or off)
• slighted
• forsook
• cold-shouldered
• quit
• high-hatted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• took
• hooked up (with)
• befriended
• latched (on or onto)

6

as in allowed

to give permission to

aw, leave him come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allowed
• permitted
• let
• authorized
• approved
• empowered
• licensed
• liberated
• endorsed
• commissioned
• sanctioned
• freed
• indulged
• released
• catered (to)
• gave in (to)
• humored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibited
• forbade
• enjoined
• discouraged
• prevented
• blocked
• constrained
• barred
• frustrated
• inhibited
• impeded
• deterred
• obstructed
• held back
• curbed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of left

Noun

But his chances of regular starts next season have diminished, with Joao Pedro first choice up front and Rogers earmarked to play in an attacking role on the left. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Even after a string of recent victories in congressional primaries by members of the Democratic Socialists of America, national Democrats appear slow to recognize that ideologues on the left are attempting a hostile takeover of the party. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

With the iron unplugged, slide the steam control switch to the left. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Meanwhile, Israel critics on both the left and right have been quick to call out the burgeoning support for the secretary of state. — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Phrases Containing left

• left wing