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.
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ab·ne·ga·tion, nounab·ne·ga·tor, nounun·ab·ne·gat·ed, adjectiveun·ab·ne·gat·ing, adjectiveWords nearby abnegate
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abnegate
/ (ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to deny to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc)
Derived forms of abnegate
abnegation, nounabnegator, nounWord Origin for abnegate
C17: from Latin abnegāre to deny
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