Synonyms of forsaking

Noun

1. forsaking, giving up, renunciation, forgoing, forswearing

usage: the act of forsaking

2. abandonment, forsaking, desertion, rejection

usage: the act of giving something up

Verb

1. abandon, forsake, desolate, desert, leave

usage: leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"