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discard vs abandon

abandon vs discard

discard and abandon both are nouns.

discard and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discard Yes No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hyponym of discard; that is, abandon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discard:
  • discard: throw or cast away
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
discard (noun) abandon (noun)
getting rid of something that is regarded as useless or undesirable the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
(cards) the act of throwing out a useless card or of failing to follow suit a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
anything that is cast aside or discarded
discard (verb) abandon (verb)
throw or cast away leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
leave behind empty; move out of
forsake, leave behind
give up with the intent of never claiming again
Difference between discard and abandon

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