The Opposite(Antonym) of “maintained”
The antonyms of maintained are neglect, abandon, and discontinue. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of keeping something in good condition or preserving it. They imply a lack of care, attention, or effort.
Explore all Antonyms of “maintained”
Definitions and Examples of neglect, abandon, discontinue
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Fail to care for properly; disregard or ignore.
Example
If you neglect your car's maintenance, it will eventually break down.
Cease to support or look after; leave behind.
Example
The owner had to abandon the old house due to its poor condition.
Stop doing or providing (something); end.
Example
The company decided to discontinue the production of the outdated model.
Key Differences: neglect vs abandon vs discontinue
- 1Neglect implies a failure to care for something properly, while maintain implies taking care of something regularly.
- 2Abandon suggests leaving something behind or ceasing to support it, while maintain suggests preserving something in good condition.
- 3Discontinue means to stop doing or providing something, while maintain means to continue doing or providing something regularly.
Effective Usage of neglect, abandon, discontinue
- 1Housekeeping: Use these antonyms to describe the opposite of maintaining cleanliness and order.
- 2Business: Use these antonyms to describe the opposite of maintaining quality, service, or production.
- 3Relationships: Use these antonyms to describe the opposite of maintaining communication, trust, or commitment.
Remember this!
The antonyms of maintained are neglect, abandon, and discontinue. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of keeping something in good condition or preserving it. Use them to describe the opposite of maintaining cleanliness, quality, service, production, communication, trust, or commitment.
