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Definition abandon in British English

abandon noun

noun
/əˈbændən/
1

in an uncontrolled way, as if you do not care what the result will be

Example

The kids were splashing on paint with abandon.

Example

This year holiday shoppers are spending money with reckless abandon.

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Definition abandon in British English