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Forsake

usgb/fərˈseɪk/Volume
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Deep Betrayal

Forsaking someone often implies a deep sense of betrayal, especially if there's a strong relationship.

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When he forsook his family, they felt deeply hurt and betrayed.
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Strong Commitment

It's usually used for abandoning serious commitments or responsibilities, not trivial ones.

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The captain wouldn't forsake his crew, even in the face of danger.
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Negative Emotion

The word carries a heavy emotional weight, suggesting sadness and somberness.

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Spectators were shocked when the athlete forsook the match for unknown reasons.
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