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dispense with vs abandon

abandon vs dispense with

dispense with is not a noun while abandon is a noun.

dispense with and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dispense with No No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hypernym of dispense with; that is, abandon is a word with a broader meaning than dispense with:
  • dispense with: forgo or do or go without
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
dispense with (noun) abandon (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
dispense with (verb) abandon (verb)
forgo or do or go without leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
give up what is not strictly needed stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
do without or cease to hold or adhere to leave behind empty; move out of
forsake, leave behind
give up with the intent of never claiming again
Difference between dispense with and abandon

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