35 entries under abandonment topic. ×

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apostasy(noun, failure, approach, doubt, uncertainty)
14
abandonment(noun, failure, rejection, withdrawal)
14
desertion(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
12
tergiversation(noun, failure, approach, trust, failing)
12
withdrawal(noun, failure, failing, rejection)
7
dereliction(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
6
backsliding(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
5
deficiency(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
5
failure(noun, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
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recreancy(noun, failure, approach, trust, failing)
5
rejection(noun, failure, doubt, uncertainty, failing)
5
repudiation(noun, failure, doubt, uncertainty, failing)
5
separation(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
4
abdication(noun, renunciation, relinquishment)
4
alienation(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
4
failing(noun, failure, rejection, withdrawal)
4
forsaking(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
4
relinquishment(noun, relinquishment, tergiversation)
4
revolt(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
3
disaffection(noun, failure, failing, rejection, withdrawal)
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