abandon

(ə-bănˈdən)

1. To withdraw one's support or help from, especially in spite of duty, allegiance, or responsibility; desert: abandon a friend in trouble.
2. To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate or inhabit, especially as a result of danger or other impending threat: abandoned the ship.
3. To surrender one's claim to, right to, or interest in; give up entirely. See Synonyms at relinquish.
4. To cease trying to continue; desist from: abandoned the search for the missing hiker.
5. To yield (oneself) completely, as to emotion.

1. Unbounded enthusiasm; exuberance.
2. A complete surrender of inhibitions.

Related Forms:

• a·banˈdon·er noun

• a·banˈdon·ment noun