abandoning
/əˈbændənɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: abandonings
Meaning · English
An act by which something or someone is abandoned; abandonment; neglect.
Noun
Examples
Their sensuality—[…] —their universal and insatiable lustings, and disgraceful abandonings of their unhappy victims— […] may not be credited by those who have not proof of such crimes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abandoning” mean?
An act by which something or someone is abandoned; abandonment; neglect.
Is “abandoning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.