(obsolete) abandonment; relinquishment.

What type of word is abandon?

Abandon, relinquish, renounce mean to give up all concern in something. Abandon means to give up or discontinue any further interest in something because of discouragement, weariness, distaste, or the like: to abandon one's efforts.

How do you use abandon as a noun?

The kids were splashing on paint with abandon. with gay/reckless abandon: This year holiday shoppers are spending money with reckless abandon.