Synonyms for Forsake
Definition of forsake
- verb
- leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "forsake"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like abandon, desert, desolate can replace "forsake" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Forsake" in song lyrics
See how forsake is used in real songs:
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"Said He would never leave never forsake"
Flame — True God -
"Since sweets and beauties do themselves forsake"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet XII -
"And for himself himself be must forsake:"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece