abandon
US /əˈbæn.dən/
UK /əˈbæn.dən/
1.
leave (a place, thing, or person) permanently or with no intention of returning
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We had to abandon the car.
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The child was abandoned by its parents.
2.
give up completely (a course of action, a practice, or a way of thinking)
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He abandoned his attempt to learn French.
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The police were forced to abandon the search.
1.
complete lack of inhibition or restraint
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She danced with wild abandon.
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He played the music with reckless abandon.