SELF-ABANDONMENT Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

self-abandonment

noun

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as in incontinence

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Recent Examples of self-abandonment What looks like discipline from the outside is often self-abandonment on the inside, and that pattern, over time, can erode health rather than protect it. — Jan Gerber, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Shouldn’t the conversion story, in its form, facilitate this ardent self-abandonment? — Terry Nguyen july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025 In the film, Ferreira stars as Lily Trevino, a 25-year-old at-home caretaker who struggles with self-abandonment. — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 The emotional toll of self-abandonment can be severe, leading to resentment, exhaustion and anxiety. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Yet, as Danny watches her real passport being fed into a shredder, the torment of self-abandonment begins to weigh on her. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024

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Noun

Surgery, called a prostatectomy, has a longer recovery time, and causes initial incontinence in nearly all patients; though most regain bladder control within a year, 5% to 10% can experience permanent incontinence.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
In years past, says Suk, ads for the incontinence product would have shown up largely in traditional news and cable programming, and some will continue to do so.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of incontinence

Noun

The intangibles, the raw strength built lifting in the weight room, and his unselfishness.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Lendeborg’s passing ability and unselfishness will also endear him to Steve Kerr, while his ability to cover ground in transition and run the court should fit well.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of unselfishness

Noun

But a path still exists for AI to repair some of the public’s lost physical connectivity with the world outside their phones, and to recapture some of the gratification lost from that era.

— Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
The article cautions against outsourcing relationship building to AI, noting that authentic connections require time, vulnerability, and generosity, offering no immediate gratification.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of gratification

Noun

Flowers’ voice also carries some of Waylon’s wry, bear-hug generosity, that warmth that always makes his music feel like good company.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026
The Dream Ride Experience has grown into an extraordinary celebration of community, generosity, and inclusion.

— Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

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