abnegate
[ ab-ni-geyt ]
/ ˈæb nɪˌgeɪt /
verb (used with object), ab·ne·gat·ed, ab·ne·gat·ing.
to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
to relinquish; give up.
Nearby words
abm treaty, abmho, abmodality, abn, abnaki, abnegate, abnegation, abner, abnerval, abneural, abney level
Related forms
ab·ne·ga·tion, nounab·ne·ga·tor, nounun·ab·ne·gat·ed, adjectiveun·ab·ne·gat·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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abnegate
/ (ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to deny to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc)
Derived Forms
abnegation, nounabnegator, nounWord Origin for abnegate
C17: from Latin abnegāre to deny
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