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forsaking

/fɔːrˈseɪkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does forsaking mean?

verb

To give up or abandon something or someone, often in a deliberate or intentional manner. Forsaking can also imply a sense of rejection or renunciation.

Example

"After years of struggling with addiction, she finally found the strength to forsake her old habits and start anew."

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