Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To leave someone or something in a difficult or helpless situation, often without a means of escape.
Strand
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Examples:
Thrashers project nine three-foot-long strands of controlled energy used for flogging.
His hand clutching a few strands of partially braided red leather.
Her face is flushed and strands of hair fly about it.
Etymology:
The word strand dates back to late Middle English, originating from Old Norse strönd, meaning shore or riverbank. It evolved to describe being left on the shore or in a difficult situation.
Usage Statistics:
8 mentions per 1 million words 
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