forsake

/ˈfɔrˌseɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to give up or abandon something or someone, especially a person or a cause that one is responsible for

“She had to forsake her job to care for her sick mother.”

2. verb

to reject or refuse to have anything to do with something or someone

“He was accused of forsaking his friends for fame and wealth.”

3. noun

the act of giving up or abandoning something or someone

“Her forsake was a difficult decision to make.”

Synonyms

  • abandon
  • desert
  • renounce

Antonyms

  • cling
  • retain
  • uphold