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abandon vs throw out

throw out vs abandon

abandon is a noun but throw out is not a noun.

abandon and throw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abandon Yes No Yes No
throw out No No Yes No
As verbs, throw out is a hypernym of abandon; that is, throw out is a word with a broader meaning than abandon:
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
  • throw out: throw or cast away
abandon (noun) throw out (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
abandon (verb) throw out (verb)
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch bring forward for consideration or acceptance
stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
leave behind empty; move out of throw or cast away
forsake, leave behind remove from a position or office
give up with the intent of never claiming again force to leave or move out
Difference between abandon and throw out

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