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forsaking
[/fərˈseɪkɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
abandono, renúncia
1.
The act of leaving someone or something permanently; abandonment
Forsaking his career, he decided to travel the world.
Abandonando sua carreira, ele decidiu viajar pelo mundo.
2.
Rejecting or renouncing something previously held or believed
She spoke of forsaking all worldly possessions.
Ela falou sobre renunciar a todas as posses mundanas.
3.
Breaking an oath or promise to someone
Forsaking his vows was a difficult decision.
Abandonar seus votos foi uma decisão difícil.
Synonyms
abandonment
desertion
renunciation
rejection
relinquishment
Antonyms
adherence
loyalty
commitment
support
fidelity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abandono; renúncia
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
abandono; desistência
May also use 'desistência' for renouncing
Portugal
abandono; renúncia
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
forsaking all others (marriage vows)
forsake one's principles
forsake the path
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