forsake

Verb
  1. Leave someone who needs or counts on you;
    Leave in the lurch (synset 200615748)
    "The mother deserted her children"
    is a type of: leave - go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness
    subtypes:
    • expose - abandon by leaving out in the open air
    • walk out - leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval
    • ditch - forsake
    • maroon, strand - leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
    same as: abandon, desert, desolate

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