forsaking
/fə'seikiɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of abandoning or renouncing something or someone completely and finally: "Forsaking" refers to the deliberate action of leaving behind, deserting, or giving up on a person, duty, belief, or way of life, often implying a sense of finality and sometimes betrayal.
Usage
- "Forsaking" is a formal and somewhat literary noun. It describes a serious, often painful, act of abandonment. It is commonly used in religious, moral, or deeply personal contexts to emphasize the gravity of the act.
Examples
- Noun:
- His forsaking of his family responsibilities led to their hardship.
- The story revolves around the king's forsaking of his throne for a life of solitude.
- Her forsaking of her former political allies surprised everyone.
Advanced Usage
"Forsaking of one's principles": The act of abandoning the moral or ethical rules one once held.
- The scandal revealed his complete forsaking of his principles for personal gain.
In religious contexts: Often used to describe abandoning faith or God.
- The prophet warned against the forsaking of the covenant.
Variants and Related Words
- Forsake (verb): To abandon or renounce.
- He vowed never to forsake his friends.
- Forsaken (adjective): Abandoned or deserted.
- They explored the forsaken village.
Synonyms
- Abandonment: The act of leaving something or someone permanently.
- Desertion: The act of leaving a place, duty, or person without intending to return, often in violation of an obligation.
- Renunciation: The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
Antonyms
- Adherence: The act of staying loyal to or following a practice or belief.
- Fidelity: Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief.
Related Phrases
- "Forsaking all others": A phrase from traditional marriage vows, meaning to abandon any other romantic attachments.
- Do you promise to love and cherish him, forsaking all others?
Noun
- the act of giving something up
- the act of forsaking