Synonyms for forsaking
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act by which somebody is forsaken; an abandonment.
Forms
- Plural
- forsakings → abandonments, desertions…
Example sentences
- abandonment Why does this fear of abandonment exist in my life?
- desertion Twenty six soldiers were executed for desertion.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| forsaking | rising | |
| abandonment | falling | |
| desertion | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- desertion3
- 11 letters
- abandonment4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (desertion3 = 3 syllables).