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leave-taking

The word “leave-taking” has 3 syllables: leave-tak-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈliv ˌteɪkɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for leave-taking?

In the thesaurus, “leave-taking” has 33 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leave-taking along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leave-taking

Antonyms for leave-taking

Meanings of leave-taking

  • noun
    1. The process of saying goodbye.
    2. The act or process of taking leave (time away from work).

Example Sentences

  • Their emotional leave-taking lasted longer than the ceremony itself.
  • The farewell speech felt like a formal leave-taking from the audience.
  • They arranged a quiet dinner as a private leave-taking.
  • His sudden leave-taking caught everyone by surprise.
  • The tradition of leave-taking often includes a few parting words and embraces.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leave-taking, such as: abandonment, advent, appearance, approach, arrival, coming, decamping.

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