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toss away vs abandon

abandon vs toss away

toss away is not a noun while abandon is a noun.

toss away and abandon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss away No No Yes No
abandon Yes No Yes No
As verbs, abandon is a hyponym of toss away; that is, abandon is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than toss away:
  • toss away: throw or cast away
  • abandon: forsake, leave behind
toss away (noun) abandon (noun)
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
toss away (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 toss away and abandon

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