abandoning

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: a-ban-don-ing (4)

English Definition

Ceasing to support or look after someone or something.

Example Sentence

They were abandoning their sinking ship.

US IPA /əˈbændənɪŋ/

UK IPA /əˈbændənɪŋ/

deserting forsaking leaving relinquishing

keeping retaining maintaining