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abandon vs chuck

chuck vs abandon

abandon and chuck both are nouns.

abandon and chuck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abandon Yes No Yes No
chuck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chuck is a hyponym of abandon; that is, chuck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abandon:
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
  • chuck: throw away
Other hyponyms of abandon include ditch, dispense with, forego, forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive, consign.
abandon (noun) chuck (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
informal terms for a meal
abandon (verb) chuck (verb)
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims throw carelessly
leave behind empty; move out of pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
forsake, leave behind throw away
give up with the intent of never claiming again
Difference between abandon and chuck

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