The term 'forsakes' is a verb that means to abandon, disown, desert, let down, or turn one's back on. It is an act of leaving someone or something behind, usually with the intention of never returning. This can be done for a variety of reasons, such as a lack of commitment, a change of heart, or a feeling of betrayal. The crossword solutions for this term are ABANDONS (8 letters), DISOWNS (7 letters), DESERTS (7 letters), LETSDOWN (8 letters), and TURNSONESBACKON (15 letters). Each of these words has a similar meaning to forsakes, but they all have slightly different nuances. For example, ABANDONS implies a complete severing of ties, while DISOWNS implies a rejection of responsibility or ownership. DESERTS implies a sudden departure, while LETSDOWN implies a sense of disappointment. Finally, TURNSONESBACKON implies a complete disregard for someone or something.