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Meaning of forsaking
The primary meaning of "forsaking" is to abandon or leave someone or something.
Etymology of forsaking
The word "forsaking" originates from the Old English words "for" (meaning "away from" or "against") and "sacan" (meaning "to forsake" or "to leave"), which is related to the Proto-Germanic word "sakan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "segh-" (meaning "to leave" or "to abandon").
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including biblical and literary works, to convey the idea of abandonment, rejection, or relinquishment.
Synonyms
abandoning
relinquishing
deserting
leaving
quitting
forsaking
abandoning
renouncing
surrendering
ceding
yielding
giving up
relinquishing
waiving
forgoing
abdicating
vacating
departing
retreating
withdrawing
seceding
defecting
apostatizing
repudiating
rejecting
spurning
jilting
ditching
dumping
dropping.
Definitions
- To abandon or desert someone or something, typically in a time of need.
- To give up or renounce a claim, right, or interest in something.
- To leave or desert a place, person, or thing, often in a permanent or deliberate manner.
Usage Examples
- The company is forsaking its traditional business model in favor of a more modern approach.
- She felt forsaken by her friends when they didn't support her during the difficult time.
- The government is forsaking its responsibility to protect the environment by allowing pollution to continue unchecked.
Antonyms
embracing
accepting
welcoming
keeping
retaining
maintaining
preserving
upholding
supporting
defending
protecting
preserving
conserving
saving
redeeming
reclaiming
restoring
reviving
rejuvenating
renewing.