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abbandonare

to abandon / to give up

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

lasciaremollarerinunciarecederetrascurare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

restaresupportareaiutareabbracciaremantenere

Usage note

'Abbandonare' is to abandon. 'Mollare' is colloquial (to let go/give up). 'Rinunciare' is to give up (something). 'Sentirsi abbandonato' = to feel abandoned.

Example

"Si sentiva abbandonato da tutti i suoi amici."

"He felt abandoned by all his friends."

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