desamparar

Definitions of desamparar
  1. verb
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
    synonyms: abandonar
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    types:
    dejar plantado, plantar
    forsake
    dejar varado
    leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
    type of:
    abandonar, dejar
    go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
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