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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the state of being abandoned and left alone;

e.g. Due to a rough childhood with no parents, she has a fear of abandonment.

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Similar Words

Abandon

Abortion

Calling

Cancellation

Carte

Carte blanche

Dereliction

Desertion

Diaspora

Dropping

Ease

Emigration

Halting

Incontinence

Neutralization

Recall

Repeal

Rescission

Revocation

Spontaneity

Unconstraint

Unrestraint

Zealotry

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Opposite Words

Commencement

Discipline

Discretion

Embarrassment

Engagement

Inhibition

Initiation

Repression

Reserve

Retention

Reticence

Self-command

Self-control

Self-denial

Self-discipline

Self-mastery

Self-restraint

Suppression

Undertaking

Willpower

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