abandoned

Definition for abandoned

adjective as in left alone, deserted

Strong matches

deserted, discarded, dissipated, dropped, dumped, eliminated, empty, forgotten, forsaken, jilted, left, neglected, rejected, relinquished, shunned, sidelined, vacated

Weak matches

alone, cast aside, cast away, eighty-sixed, given up, godforsaken, left in the cold, left in the lurch, outcast, passed up, pigeon-holed, side-tracked, unoccupied, vacant

adjective as in free from moral restraint; uninhibited

Strong matches

corrupt, depraved, wanton

Weak matches

dissolute, immoral, incontinent, incorrigible, licentious, profligate, shameless, sinful, uncontrolled, unprincipled, unrestrained, wicked, wild

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Sanchez's comments came as the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned earlier this month after pro-Palestinian protesters entered part of the course in the centre of Madrid.

From BBC

They have completely abandoned the work of fighting against hate speech directed towards women, people of color, trans people and more.

From Salon

It’s easy to imagine Hollywood one day making an apocalyptic film that features the abandoned landscape with only these museum relics still standing — and “Split-Rocker” erupting in explosive, unkempt flowers.

From Los Angeles Times

When the evidence in Watergate became undeniable, Republicans in Congress abandoned Nixon.

From Salon

The devices were seized from SIM farms at abandoned apartment buildings across more than five sites.

From BBC

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