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sell out vs abandon

abandon vs sell out

sell out is not a noun while abandon is a noun.

sell out and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sell out No No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hypernym of sell out; that is, abandon is a word with a broader meaning than sell out:
  • sell out: abandon one's principles for expedience or financial gain
  • abandon: stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
Other hypernyms of sell out include give up.
sell out (noun) abandon (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
sell out (verb) abandon (verb)
abandon one's principles for expedience or financial gain leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
sell or get rid of all one's merchandise 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 sell out and abandon

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